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Are Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lili coming back home?

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NotMyPage · 07/03/2024 18:59

It would be nice to have them back and getting along with the rest of the family, what do people think? They'd have to apologise and try to move forward in a positive way. With Charles being unwell and elderly, and the Wales kids too young to serve as working royals, the Sussex's may be needed. Trump may win the election, which could have a negative impact on them and Archie will start school soon, a great time to relocate home?? Apparently Meghan is looking for PR agencies to help her improve her image. Would the Uk welcome them?

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JudgeJ · 08/03/2024 15:15

Mylovelygreendress · 07/03/2024 19:07

Why would they return to a country they had to “ flee” from because the press were so horrible ? Why would they want anything to do with a family who made racist comments and who didn’t treat them as the stars they are ?
According to their supporters they are living their best life so why would they want to return here ?
It would be a brave PR person who tried to turn around H and M’s reputation in the U.K. !

Why would a family want them back after they have made millions trashing them with lies? They are 'home' and hopefully for all concerned will stay there though their diminishing value may make that financially difficult down the years.

Primrosecottagelover · 08/03/2024 15:18

Pushtart · 08/03/2024 11:59

Me too.

Me too ! Great to see the perspective on Meghan and Harry has changed here.

Ironic if the conservative media who protected Kate & William, and portrayed them as symbols of conservative, compliant ideals, ends up also being their demise.

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 15:19

AutumnCrow · 08/03/2024 14:06

Didn't this all start with the Trump / visa story gaining more traction? Trump may actually return to the White House 😱and he is reported as indicating he would not protect Harry; and there are developments in the Heritage Foundation court case. (The Biden administration's somewhat interesting position is that Harry may have lied about his drug use in Spare.)

Hence the speculation?

(Drop URL into archive dot ph to read.)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/07/judge-orders-us-hand-over-prince-harry-visa-application/

Even if Trump is elected and takes office, he won’t control the Justice department. History has shown that.

JudgeJ · 08/03/2024 15:19

StartupRepair · 07/03/2024 19:38

All the things they disliked are still in place. The restrictions against freebies, the Palace staff, the need to defer to more senior members, the public relations practices, the fact that no-one asks how you are when you are touring a developing country...they would last 2 weeks.

I wonder how many other royal ladies expected to be constantly asked how they were when they were pregnant? I think she knew exactly what the expectations were as the wife of a senior royal but thought the whole system would change to suit her.

CoffeeCantata · 08/03/2024 15:21

TallerSally · Today 14:54

I think you're in denial.

But I rest my case, Your Honour!

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 15:21

I think if they really did have to leave US (and I can’t see that happening) they would make Canada home base. But I do think the signs are there that Harry wants to spend more time in England.

Everyone saying otherwise is coming from a lack of perspective on what it must feel like for him to have been gone for so long. He wouldn’t keep fighting about security if he only planned to visit periodically.

skullbabe · 08/03/2024 15:44

Roussette · 08/03/2024 14:53

I don't think they're saints. Far from it actually

Neither do I

Pushtart · 08/03/2024 15:46

CoffeeCantata · 08/03/2024 14:38

Pushtart · Today 12:12

She never planned to 'fit in' with the role expected of her.

I wonder what that means? Put up with the press intrusion, the lies, the misogyny and racism?

I think what people who aren't fans of H & M can't forgive is that they created the stink while the late Queen and her husband were clearly in their final years.

If Meghan had genuinely wanted to be part of the show, but wished to see change/reform etc, the wise move would have been to learn the ropes quietly and bided her time. If they'd toed the line for a couple of years while learning the job I bet Charles would have been sympathetic to some of their wishes.

It was just arrogant to come in and create such a storm at that particular time. Absolutely no excuses for what they did and I think they're both culpable.

No they didn't create the stink, the press, their 'sources' and the public did by making it an intolerable life. As for biding her time, she had suicidal thoughts and clear distress, so did Harry. They did not feel protected or safe. So I think your suggestions are impractical and unreasonable. Health comes first. The age of the Queen and Philip didn't stop the press and some of the public harassing their grandson and his new wife.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 08/03/2024 15:54

If Meghan had genuinely wanted to be part of the show, but wished to see change/reform etc, the wise move would have been to learn the ropes quietly and bided her time. If they'd toed the line for a couple of years while learning the job I bet Charles would have been sympathetic to some of their wishes

It was just arrogant to come in and create such a storm at that particular time. Absolutely no excuses for what they did and I think they're both culpable

Precisely - and this is why I said upthread there are ways of behaving around arguments

Some will earn respect and others less so, but that's a matter for those doing the choosing and no amount of crying "Unfair!!" will change that

BruFord · 08/03/2024 15:55

@AliceOlive You’re right, the president doesn’t control the Dept. of Homeland Security. If his immigration application is in order, all’s well; if it’s not, my gut feeling is that as immigration is currently a big issue (and the presidential candidates are talking about it) DHS will probably have to be seen to do something.

If that happens, it’ll only affect Harry as he’s the non-citizen. No idea what it might be, he might have to pay a fine, go home for a few months and reapply, etc.

I just hope that the judge says that his paperwork’s in order and it all blows over.

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 15:58

BruFord · 08/03/2024 15:55

@AliceOlive You’re right, the president doesn’t control the Dept. of Homeland Security. If his immigration application is in order, all’s well; if it’s not, my gut feeling is that as immigration is currently a big issue (and the presidential candidates are talking about it) DHS will probably have to be seen to do something.

If that happens, it’ll only affect Harry as he’s the non-citizen. No idea what it might be, he might have to pay a fine, go home for a few months and reapply, etc.

I just hope that the judge says that his paperwork’s in order and it all blows over.

It’s all politicized these days. It’s become clear that most every department has an agenda. But not every judge. So it’s going to depend on whether this one is a stickler or not.

I truly hope not also. I wouldn’t wish that on them. Not sure why because I’d happily toss anyone else out of the country for promoting hard drug use at this point. But I do feel for them.

FlashyCashy · 08/03/2024 16:07

Always a possibility but I don't really view them as 'Royal' anymore.

They opted out and for the most part made complete tits of themselves in the process. Definitely revealed far too much of the way they think and act. Not sure you an undo that and opt back in.

I would much rather have Queen Elizabeth II's other grandchildren help out with Royal duties for a while if needed.

I would feel quite disappointed to get the opportunity to go to a Royal event this pair whiney grifters turned up as the 'Royals'. Nope. Many, many other Royals I would much rather meet - Lady Louise, Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Zara...

BruFord · 08/03/2024 16:08

@AliceOlive Yes and that’s partly what I meant upthread about Harry adjusting to being a more “normal” celebrity rather than a Royal. This type of thing doesn’t happen to someone in the Royal bubble, but he’s doesn’t have that now, a judge can review his paperwork, just like everyone else!

Runnerinthenight · 08/03/2024 16:11

Pushtart · 08/03/2024 12:04

That's what most people object to - the utter hypocrisy

Thats funny... I would repeat that back at everyone criticising Harry and Meghan endlessly, including the RF. SO much hypocrisy.

You're easily amused.

What hypocrisy on the part of the RF? They've literally said nothing in the face of immense provocation!

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 16:13

BruFord · 08/03/2024 16:08

@AliceOlive Yes and that’s partly what I meant upthread about Harry adjusting to being a more “normal” celebrity rather than a Royal. This type of thing doesn’t happen to someone in the Royal bubble, but he’s doesn’t have that now, a judge can review his paperwork, just like everyone else!

Absolutely. It must be a difficult adjustment.

I lost my airline status and haven’t gotten over it. 🤣

Angrycat2768 · 08/03/2024 16:15

BruFord · 08/03/2024 15:55

@AliceOlive You’re right, the president doesn’t control the Dept. of Homeland Security. If his immigration application is in order, all’s well; if it’s not, my gut feeling is that as immigration is currently a big issue (and the presidential candidates are talking about it) DHS will probably have to be seen to do something.

If that happens, it’ll only affect Harry as he’s the non-citizen. No idea what it might be, he might have to pay a fine, go home for a few months and reapply, etc.

I just hope that the judge says that his paperwork’s in order and it all blows over.

The Heritage Foundation or whoever they are arecdemanding they have access to private and confidential information about someone's visa application. If they win, it would mean anyone could just apply to get anyone else's private information from government departments. People are so desperate to stick one to Harry and Meghan that they would give away their own constitutional right to privacy. It's insane.

Runnerinthenight · 08/03/2024 16:19

skullbabe · 08/03/2024 13:10

Actually he was quite clear that what he really wanted was “half in, half out”.

I disagree. Harry always wanted to leave. He thought he could do “half in/half out” once he was with Meghan and had Archie.

Well then why didn't he? Why did he wait until she became the catalyst?

I don't believe he'd ever have had the balls to do it otherwise.

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 16:22

No, I think that would fall under the FOIA here in the US.

Same way they do things like get someone’s tax records.

https://www.foia.gov/faq.html

FOIA.gov - Freedom of Information Act: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

https://www.foia.gov/faq.html

BruFord · 08/03/2024 16:23

@Angrycat2768 I thought that the judge has ruled that DHS must hand over the paperwork to him for private review by later this month?

I don’t know the laws on this, but is that a legal change? I agree that if all and sundry could see it, that would be horrific.

MaturingCheeseball · 08/03/2024 16:23

I don’t doubt that Harry would like to come and go to the UK on a more frequent basis, and to be able to have a royal “base”. I don’t think Meghan would fancy it.

If any olive branches were exchanged, then I can’t imagine what H&M’s inclusion in the royal fold would look like. Apparently Harry offered to attend, with Meghan, the BAFTAs. Yeah right. So they pick the glam events and still get to thumb their noses at community centre openings in Corby. No, can’t see it working.

Vespanest · 08/03/2024 16:23

I don’t see the immigration as a Harry privacy but more of a systematic problem. I don’t think anyone should have the authority to see private documents but there should be a mechanism for reporting a possible breach and trust those to preform due diligence. If Trump or in the UK Boris had potentially lied under oath then I’d want a system that is trustworthy to investigate. Not that I think either country has trustworthy systems.

AliceOlive · 08/03/2024 16:25

It’s also a way to ensure the rules are being applied fairly to everyone. You need transparency for that. Say they ban some from entry or removed them while allowing others to remain. How would those people ever seek redress if all of the records are kept private?

BruFord · 08/03/2024 16:27

@Vespanest Judges must surely already be able to review immigrations docs though or they couldn’t rule on immigration cases/appeals.

I’ve been through the immigration system and it’s a nightmare anyway.

twinklystar23 · 08/03/2024 16:33

Guess now he's lost his case against the home office they are now faced with considerable security costs for life which will increase as their children become older. Notably with Archie who will no doubt require his own protection once starting school.
There is talk of Meghan hiring a PR agency in respect of promoting her image in Europe
I really wouldn't be surprised therefore if they believe there is some sort of vacancy given the current situation with Charles and Kate's health concerns.
That said my mind boggles how they think they could even begin to build bridges given the allegations made against the very family members who would have a key role in the decision to let them return.
Would Megan appreciate ahe would have to curtsey to Kate who is now a Princess if that's the case.

Runnerinthenight · 08/03/2024 16:35

Roussette · 08/03/2024 13:34

Harry was always a square peg in a round hole within the RF. Thank goodness he met Meghan and left. Best decision all round

Oh come off it! He was part and parcel of the RF. He was massively popular. He seemed like an all-round decent guy, good banter, related well to people (except the press).

It probably was for the best that he met Meghan and left. Now the public can see what he is really like, and it's not a good look.

As for the "half in half out" crap aka 'have your cake and eat it'! They have clung on so very hard to all the vestiges of royalty, the use of their titles (so what did happen to "call me Harry"??), titles for the children... They just want the best of all worlds. Deep down they must know that they are nothing without the Royalty thing.

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