Kate Middletonis reportedly growing concerned about the pressurePrince Williamis under as speculation mounts over a possible return to royal duties forPrince Harry and Meghan Markle this summer. A report inHeatclaims the Princess of Wales fears the renewed discussion is taking a toll on William, who is said to be strongly opposed to any such arrangement.
Harry and Meghan have just completed a high profile trip to Australia, described by some commentators as a 'faux royal' tour. The visit included charity appearances and a paid speaking engagement, and came ahead of Harry's expected return to the UK later this year for an event linked to the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
According to insiders quoted by Heat, King Charles is at least open to the idea of offering the Sussexes some form of'half in, half out'role. The same report claims that possibility has deeply unsettled William.
The latest report portrays a couple under pressure as they brace for what could be an uneasy royal summer. One source told Heat that Harry's remarks in Australia about never wanting to be a working royal have left William'fuming', especially amid claims that some figures behind the scenes favour bringing the Sussexes back.
'Harry openly saying he didn't want to be a royal has enraged William,' the unnamed insider claimed. 'Some members of the establishment are pushing for the Sussexes to be brought back, and that sickens William. He doesn't feel he's being given any say, because his father is edging closer to signing off on this disaster.'
From that account, the issue is more than a family dispute. The same source said William sees any return for Harry and Meghan as a serious threat to the monarchy's stability and fears they would continue to exploit their royal status
The report also claimsKate has become William's closest source of supportand the person most concerned by the strain he is under. 'She is the one he confides in when he's losing sleep, and she says it's affecting him more than he wants to let on,' the insider toldHeat.
The source added that Kate sees the coming summer as 'an absolute nightmare' and wants to shield William from further stress. According to the report, she has even suggested leaving the country while Harry is in Britain to avoid more tension and headlines.
None of those claims has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace, and there has been no official comment on any discussions about a possible Sussex return. Because the report relies on anonymous sources speaking to a celebrity magazine, the claims should be treated cautiously.
The wider backdrop is the Sussexes' increasingly visible public schedule, which some royal watchers view as edging close to the territory of official tours.During their Australia trip, Harry and Meghan visited Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, while Meghan also filmed an episode of MasterChef Australia and appeared at a paid wellness event in Sydney.
Source: International Business Times UK
