My, how the times have shifted.
For years, there was a steady stream of criticism aimed at the British Royal Family. Accusations flew about Queen Camilla’s alleged misdeeds and claims about an insurmountable rift that would prevent Meghan and the kids from ever returning to the UK. But in a dramatic twist, things appear to be taking a new direction.
Rumors speculate that despite past grievances, Harry might be feeling dissatisfied with his life in America. While some suggest financial pressures, others point to deeper issues underpinning this change of heart.
In an exclusive reveal by Alison Boshoff for the Daily Mail, a source, admittedly critical of the couple, comments: ‘He probably never wanted to cut ties with his family. In the throes of passion for Meghan, he might have been too swept up to see clearly.’
Intriguingly, the messages emerging from Meghan’s circle seem to have had an abrupt shift.
Gone, it seems, are the impulses to mock the late Queen Elizabeth II with a deep curtsy and compare the British Royal Family to the Medieval Times theme park franchise.
Abandoned now are the kohl-rimmed eyes, gazing forlornly at Oprah Winfrey as Meghan levels accusations about race and claims that she denied help for her mental health.
Or that Kate made her cry.
Nope! Meghan is suddenly super encouraging of her husband’s wish to reconcile with his family and spend more time in the UK — again, despite reports that Meghan had no desire to ever set foot in her husband’s homeland again.
Abandoned now are the kohl-rimmed eyes, gazing forlornly at Oprah Winfrey as Meghan levels accusations about race and claims that she denied help for her mental health
After six years of bleating that the British Royal Family was awful, that Queen Camilla had left ‘bodies in the street’ and, as recently as last year, telling the BBC that there was no way he could possibly bring Meghan and the children back to the UK – an explosive plot twist
Meghan is ‘all for rekindling with and reconnecting with Harry’s English side,’ one of his friends tells the Daily Mail.
Not only that: Meghan, ‘always lets [Harry] lead’ when it comes to dealing with his family, another Sussex insider tells People magazine — which is understood to be Meghan’s preferred outlet and one that has historically been very friendly to her.
Meghan’s stance appears to be a 180-degree turn for the ages. It’s in direct contradiction to the consistent messaging we’ve been getting from Camp Sussex since Megxit.
What seems even more telling is that this well-sourced People magazine cover story doesn’t even acknowledge Meghan’s complete about-face.
Then again, when you wear two faces, as I believe Meghan does, perhaps it’s felt there is no need to explain.
Resentment, rage and righteous indignation no longer hold. Meghan, reportedly, is now governed by more somber emotions, although none that resemble taking responsibility for the destruction in her and Harry’s wake.
No: Meghan, according to People, ‘would have felt “humiliated” watching the public back-and-forth’ over Harry’s security concerns on his recent UK trip.
Note that phrasing: Meghan ‘would have felt.’ It’s distancing language. Those close to her won’t admit weakness here.
The larger question, however, is what’s behind this tectonic shift in public statements and strategy.
Money, as stated, is surely a pressing concern.
The Sussexes simply don’t have the cash pouring in — Spotify, Lemonada and Netflix have all severed ties.
So attempting to work their way back into the royal fold, in contravention of the late Queen’s ‘no half-in, out-out’ directive, would ostensibly restore the royal stardust that made them so attractive in the Hollywood marketplace.
A less obvious motive, however, may be more to do with the Duke’s growing apathy with his life in America.
Harry, it seems, is over the drama. He is over being the prodigal son, lonely, aimless and largely jobless up in Montecito. Estranged perhaps forever from his brother, sister-in-law and their children.
King Charles is his only chance. And, as some reports have suggested, Harry’s best hope for reconciliation involves Meghan quieting down and maintaining a lower profile.
Publicly, they’ve been making appearances without each other. Harry was alone in the UK for most of his trip, with Meghan and the children joining at the last minute — and Meghan wasn’t photographed once, which nullifies her and Harry’s claims that the media just won’t leave them alone.
Harry showed up as an honoree at the Time100 Sports Gala solo in New York City on Thursday night.
Meghan celebrated her Emmy nomination for her cancelled Netflix show, ‘With Love, Meghan,’ on social media without mentioning her husband or including a photo of him.
But she appears to have alienated just about every heavy-hitter who has offered help or hiring in America: Ted Sarandos at Netflix, who was alleged in a savage Variety exposé to be so ‘fed up’ with Meghan that he wouldn’t get on the phone with her unless he had a lawyer on the line (Sarandos and the Sussexes’ attorney denied that); his wife, Nicole Avant, who is said to ‘hate’ Meghan; Kris Jenner and her famous daughters; Anna Wintour and too many more to count.
Right now, it seems, no one is more valuable than Harry — and nothing is more valuable than what he wants.