“If the King were to agree to a meeting, it would almost certainly involve public contact with Harry, Meghan, and their children, Archie and Lilibet,” he said. “And the resulting photo opportunities would be of enormous strategic value to the Sussexes’ public profile.”

Fitzwilliams also speculated that the couple might ask for three main assurances: a formal public interaction, visibility through shared imagery, and the option for their children to eventually assume working royal roles if they choose.

The future role of Archie and Lilibet has been a topic of debate within royal circles. Though both children received prince and princess titles following Charles’s accession — in accordance with longstanding royal protocol — they have not been integrated into official royal duties.

According to Fitzwilliams, the Sussexes are believed to have included the HRH titles on their children’s passports, underscoring a desire to preserve future options within the royal framework. However, he noted that neither King Charles nor Prince William is likely to support a scenario in which the children take on official royal responsibilities while growing up outside the institution.

What lies ahead for the royal relationship remains uncertain

Whether the King will respond publicly or privately to Harry’s recent remarks is unclear. Buckingham Palace has maintained a policy of silence regarding personal family matters, and no comment has been issued in response to the latest speculation.

Still, the idea of a possible reconciliation — even if distant — has ignited conversation across the media, as observers wonder whether the deep divides of the past few years might one day be bridged.