Prince Harry And his wife Meghan Marklehave confirmed they will return to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in July. The family will be in town for the year-long countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.
As the trip draws closer, many are wondering whether Meghan and Harry can take steps toward mending relations with the royal family, with attention turning to how the Duchess will approach the visit. Here’s what someone who worked with the prince hopes Meghan will and won’t do once she’s back in England.
Grant Harrol does King Charles’s butler for seven years. Harrol’s duties include that of servant, housekeeper, house manager and driver. He also looked after Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry when they stayed at Highgrove House. Since leaving the royal family, Harrol has become one of Britain’s foremost etiquette experts. In 2025 he published his first book, The royal butlerwhich became an Amazon bestseller. He regularly appears on TV and provides royal commentary on both current and historical news stories.
Speaking on behalf of ActionNetworkHarrol told Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “(Meghan) definitely shouldn’t be using it for celebrity events. It’s very likely she’ll get invited to things. If I’m being realistic, I think there’s a chance we’ll see her go to a few things and promote herself and her brand. It really wouldn’t be a good idea, and if there’s talk of a possible reunion, it could affect things.”
Harrol continued: “On paper it’s actually not wrong at all. They are no longer working members of the Royal Family and are free to do as they please, but I think it would look bad. If you were to read the room, that would be an inadvisable move on this occasion.”
“If I were her, I’d try to be as inconspicuous as possible. I think she and Harry are becoming more aware of that and are keen to make amends, so perhaps she’ll use this trip to build bridges rather than promote the Meghan brand. I’d love it if she went this route, but again, there’s always the chance we’ll see her pop up at a few events.”
Others are also questioning the Duchess’s intentions while she is in Britain, and one of the reported stops she makes is raising eyebrows.
A source said Naughty but nice which Harry and Meghan plan to visit Princess Diana’s grave with their children.
The insider close to the Spencer family said: “This is about helping Archie and Lilibet feel connected to a grandmother who would have adored them. For Harry, Diana is his mother. But for Meghan, critics say Diana has sometimes become part of the brand. People in royal circles worry that every Diana story turns into an emotional influence that makes criticism of Meghan almost impossible.”
“This isn’t about headlines for Harry. It’s about making sure his children know the woman he still misses every day. Caring has never been Harry’s motive. People understand why he wants to do this. The concern is whether a deeply personal family moment remains private – or eventually becomes part of the public story.”
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