MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are looking to bring Lilibet and Archie to the UK for Christmas, a royal expert has claimed.
Royal author Katie Nicholl said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could stay at Frogmore Cottage, with the trip being “looked at as an opportunity” that could “pave the way for a healing of the family rift”.
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The last time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in the UK for Christmas was back in 2018.
Harry has been to Britain only twice since he quit royal life.
Speaking toCloser, royal author Katie Nicholl said: “When Harry and Meghan left, they made it clear they didn’t want to give up their home in Britain.
“They have Frogmore Cottage. Their plan was to return to Britain.
“Christmas is being looked at as an opportunity. There may be a softening, which could pave the way for a healing of the family rift.”
She added that the plan is “certainly what the Queen wants” and “Prince Charles would like to see his grandchildren”.
“A meet-up suggests they hope to move on and sort things out,” She said.
Harry, aged 37, and Meghan (40) have never been to the UK since leaving the country last year.
Tensions have also risen since the couple gave their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they revealed there were conversations with Harry and a “family” member about their unborn son Archie and what colour his skin would be – and “what that would mean or look like”.
The US is expected to relax its travel ban and the Sussexes may soon be able to return together to England from California.
This would be the first chance for the Queen and the other royals to see baby Lilibet since June, when Meghan gave birth.
Archie’s first Christmas abroad would also mark the occasion. The family previously celebrated the holiday in Canada in 2019, before returning home to celebrate the occasion in California.
‘PRIVATE FAMILY VISIT’
Royal author Adam Helliker told Central Recorder Online the brood returning to Harry’s home country is “imperative for family unity”.
But he said any trip would be “a private family visit” and “very low key” with Harry and Meghan seeing only key royals, including Prince Charles, Camilla and Prince William.
Helliker stated that it was important for family unity that everyone comes over. The queen is getting older, and they won’t be coming back too often.
“I believe Harry will feel very guilty if they don’t see the great grandchildren she hasn’t seen a lot of, or the great granddaughter she hasn’t seen at all.
“I think they should start to plan for a trip in December if they want to make amends – and they all hope to work together to strengthen the bond between the family and them.
I doubt they want to limit their Christmases at Sandringham. However, maybe a mid-December trip to see the family to say hi.
“For Harry, those family ties – until he was encouraged by her to break them – were really important.”
The White Houseis set to announce a new US travel policy on Monday morning – 18 months afterFormer President Donald Trumpimposed the halt.
Fully vaccinated passengers will reportedly be able to travel once the ban is lifted, three people with information told theFinancial Times.
Only Americans and their immediate family, along with those who have green cards or national interest exemptions, are currently allowed to travel between the two countries.
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