Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Return to the UK: A Royal Branding Move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have found themselves embroiled in a heated dispute with the Queen after their names were abruptly struck off the guest list.

The couple, who relinquished their roles as senior working royals in 2020, recently announced their plans to journey from their California residence to the UK to partake in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations set for the initial week of June.

Accompanying them will be their children, 3-year-old Archie and 11-month-old Lilibet, marking the Queen's first encounter with her granddaughter since her birth last June.

The announcement of their return coincided with news that they would not be present on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Trooping the Colour event, restricted by Her Majesty to working royals exclusively.

Despite this exclusion, royal expert Hugo Vickers opines that their attendance at the festivities is primarily motivated by a desire to uphold their royal image.

Vickers shared his insights on True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat, highlighting that Harry's distancing from the royal family could potentially dilute his marketability as he transforms into a casual figure in blue jeans, sporting a ginger beard and disembarking from airplanes with a backpack.

Russell Myers, royal editor of The Mirror, echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that the Sussexes may have aspired to feature on the balcony to maintain their royal status, especially given the significance of the upcoming event.

Myers emphasized the importance for the couple to remain visible within royal circles, noting the challenges they currently face, including the setback of Netflix dropping Meghan's debut show, “Pearl,” and the struggle to sustain relevance.

Recent reports indicate that Prince William harbors reservations about Harry's presence at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, citing concerns over potential leaks of private conversations.

Allegedly, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been forewarned that any attempts by a Netflix film crew to document the celebrations will be thwarted by royal authorities.

William fears that any confidential discussions with his brother during the occasion could inadvertently find their way onto Harry and Meghan's streaming service show.

In a surprising turn of events, a close friend disclosed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had actually declined an invitation to join the Queen on the balcony, contradicting speculations of a snub.

Omid Scobie, a royal author and Meghan's associate, clarified that the couple had voluntarily opted out of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, having discussed their decision with the Queen beforehand.

Scobie asserted that the Sussexes felt it inappropriate to partake in the balcony appearance as non-working royals, yet expressed eagerness to participate in the jubilee activities scheduled for June 3.

Having renounced their senior royal positions in 2020 and relocated to the United States with their son Archie, Harry and Meghan welcomed their daughter Lilibet a year later.

Their departure from traditional royal duties sparked controversy, particularly following their revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey where Meghan accused royal aides of racial bias.

As the couple navigates the complexities of their evolving roles and public perceptions, their strategic decisions continue to shape their narrative within the royal sphere.