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IS MEGXIT OVER?
Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry eyeing up a move BACK to Britain?
An expert questioned whether a major change in the couple's family life could be behind their desire to return to the UK
A ROYAL expert has hinted that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be eyeing up a shocking move back to Britain.
The couple stepped down as senior royals five years ago in January 2020 before eventually moving to their new life in California.
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However, there are now rumours the pair could make a shocking return to the UK.
Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, Royal Correspondent at news.com.au Bronte Coy said she believes Prince Harry could be drawn back to Britain.
She said: "A lot of things have changed in the past five years and it's entirely possible that, with some reflection, there's a big part of him wondering if there's a way to bring the UK back into his life."
The expert was reacting to a comment quoted from a friend of the prince that read: "The goal for Prince Harry is simple.
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"He wants to ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country and so he can help his patronages and their important work."
It has led many to question whether the couple's decision to abandon the UK five years ago could finally be reversed.
Bronte said: "When they left, they left in such a passionate blaze of glory - they were so disheartened and bruised by the situation they'd had back here.
"With all these things, once the dust settles and the emotion gets taken out of it a bit, the reality is he loves his home country - he talked about it in his memoir.
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"After a few years, he probably just very much misses it."
Another expert, GB News Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker, said he felt this message focused on how the prince is currently appealing a 2020 decision that saw his royal security reduced.
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He added that Harry had said in the past that he would not feel his family are safe in the UK without the additional protection, and therefore is not inclined to bring them to Britain.
Bronte agreed, and questioned what would happen if his appeal against the High Court ruling would fail.
She also, however, spoke of how the birth of the couple's second child Princess Lilibet could be a factor in wanting to come back to the UK.
The expert added: "He's probably looking at those children and thinking about the fact they haven't spent time getting to know their roots.
"That includes the Spencer family as well as they're based here in the UK."
Bronte also looked into how the changing political climate in the US could be behind the recent rumours.
A Conservative think-tank launched an appeal that tried to make the prince's US visa application public, although this failed.
The case's judge ruled in September last year that the dad-of-two's visa documents would not be made public despite his admission that he took drugs.
The duke's reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his book Spare prompted The Heritage Foundation to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020.
Bronte said: "The big change since that case was terminated in September is the new US President who has made no secret of his position on it.
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"It's probably not something that's going to go away given its attention."
She felt that these circumstances could be pushing the couple to consider a return to the UK.
How the Royal drama gripped UK and beyond
JAN 8, 2020: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce they are to “step back as senior members” of the Royal Family and divide their time between the UK and North America.
JAN 18: Buckingham Palace announces an agreement has been reached for Harry “to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments”.
JAN 20: The Palace announces Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties. The couple say they intend to repay £2.4million of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage, which will remain their UK family home.
MAR 3: Harry and the Queen meet for a four-hour conversation about Megxit.
MAR 9: Meghan and Harry attend the Commonwealth Day service – alongside William and Kate –their final royal event before giving up royal duties.
MAR 27: The couple move to Los Angeles after a brief stay in Canada.
JUNE: They buy an £11million mansion in Montecito, California.
SEPT: Netflix announces a huge $100million deal with the couple.
NOV: In an article in the New York Times, Meghan reveals she suffered a miscarriage four months earlier.
MAR 7, 2021: The couple give a US TV interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the Duchess reveals her suicidal thoughts and accuses a member of the Royal Family of racism.
MAR 8: The Palace responds, saying the race issues raised are “concerning” and “while some recollections may vary” the matters will be “taken very seriously”.
APR 17: Harry attends the funeral of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh.
JUNE 4: Daughter Lilibet is born in a hospital in Santa Barbara, California.
JULY 1: Harry and William unite to unveil a statue of Diana at Kensington Palace.
JUNE 2022: The brothers come together for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, and again two months later for her funeral. The state occasion is Meghan’s final visit to the UK.
DEC: Netflix series Harry & Meghan airs. The Duke says in one episode it had been “terrifying” to have his brother “scream and shout” at him about their future.
JAN 8, 2023: Harry is interviewed by ITV to publicise his controversial book Spare – published two days later – claiming it was “Meghan versus Kate”.
APR: Harry has a “heart-to-heart” talk with dad Charles before agreeing to attend the King’s Coronation in London.
MAY 6: Arriving alone for the ceremony, he sits two rows behind his brother and leaves soon after the service.
JUNE: Harry becomes the first senior royal in more than 130 years to give evidence in court, when he appears at the High Court for his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
JULY: Streaming giant Spotify announces it is parting ways with the Suss-exes’ Archewell Audio brand, above, in a “mutual decision”.
SEPT: Harry rejects an offer to spend the anniversary of the Queen’s death with his father at Balmoral.
FEB 2024: Harry flies to the UK to be with his father. They meet for half an hour before Harry flies home. He does not meet William.
MAR: Meghan launches lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which posts just nine times on Instagram.
APR: A judge brands Harry’s legal appeal for taxpayer-funded security following his move abroad “frankly hopeless”.
MAY: Harry pays a brief visit to London for an event held two miles from where Charles was staying. They do not meet.
JAN 1, 2025: Meghan relaunches her Instagram account with a video shot by Harry on a beach near their US home.
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