Royal news is turning intense as Prince Harry steps into 2026 with a growing weight on his shoulders. His disagreements with Meghan Markle over a possible return to Britain keep growing. People close to them believe this issue has reached a point where it feels like the biggest strain on their marriage till now. Keep scrolling to know more.
Harry Pushes For A Strong Return To Britain
Prince Harry had left royal duties in 2020. He then settled in Montecito with Meghan and their children. However, by the end of 2025, royal watchers questioned a possible return to Britain with the family. Insiders say it has become a real fault line for Prince Harry. He also met King Charles at Clarence House in September. And since that moment, along with the ongoing review of his security status, he has pushed him to think more about home.
And people close to him believe that he will win the security battle. Moreover, Harry fears that his time with his family is slipping away. And so for him, the coming year matters. According to sources, he always speaks about Britain. His father’s health concerns are making him feel closer.
He believes that spending more time in the United Kingdom might heal old wounds. And he has created pressure inside his home. Moreover, Harry has stepped back from Sentebale after internal problems. According to his friends, he doesn’t feel settled in his work. Elsewhere, Meghan has dived into her Hollywood projects.
Royal News: Markle Refuses To Reopen Old Wounds
Meanwhile, Meghan is on the opposite side of this debate. She is unable to forget the pressure and the emotional strain she faced in Britain. According to sources, the idea of returning brings back the moment she never wants to think of. Elsewhere, she is worried that if Harry wins the security ruling, people will expect her to return. And she is unprepared for this shift. Moreover, she doesn’t even want her children to face anything that had once hurt her.
Markle has a steady life in Hollywood now. She is also working on her Netflix plans and is growing her As Ever brand. And her path is different from Harry’s. Elsewhere, this has created more distance between them. According to sources, they had many disagreements about returning to Britain around Christmas.
Moreover, there were talks about reconciliation with The Firm. King Charles had shared a positive update about his cancer treatment. He said he is hoping to reduce treatment in 2026. And so Harry is in a hurry, as he regrets that he spent so many years away from his family.
There were also rumours that Meghan is thinking about a post-divorce book. However, she denied them, saying Harry loves her wholly. However, insiders still believe that there have been tensions in their paradise over Britain. And if neither of them takes a step back, their relationship could be strained. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.