Meghan and Prince Harry continuing to 'disconnect from the Royal Family'

22 October 2023 , 15:56

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'disconnected from the Royal Family (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are "deliberately trying to maintain a disconnect" from the Royal Family, according to one expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly looking to buy their own home in London to give them a base in Harry's home country. It's been reported that they want to "purchase a home themselves" instead of asking King Charles for a property on the royal estate.

One expert believes Meghan and Harry are preparing for another feud with the Royal Family, having dropped bombshell allegations about them in their explosive Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan. The Duke of Sussex made further claims about his family in his debut memoir, Spare.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be getting a base in the UK (Getty Images)

PR expert Kieran Elsby said it's "disappointing" to see Harry and Meghan "further distancing themselves" from The Firm. He told The Mirror: "While they've voiced their desire for privacy and independence, their actions, such as this potential property purchase, might be interpreted as a deliberate move to maintain a disconnect from the Royal Family."

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However, he suggested the couple consider having some sort of relationship with the Royal Family. "It's essential for them to find a balance between personal freedom and maintaining some level of connection with the institution that has been a significant part of their lives," he told us.

Kieran, director of Media PR Global, says it's unclear whether or not their potential property purchase will worsen their relationship with the royals. "Whether this signifies another layer of the royal feud or not, it's clear that the divide continues to widen," he said.

They have a strained relationship with the Royal Family (Getty Images)

Kieran's comments come amid claims King Charles is "ready to reconcile" with Harry and Meghan. However, Dr Ed Owens, author of After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself? said the decision is ultimately down to Meghan and Harry.

"He is demonstrating he is ready to reconcile and that ultimately, the onus is on them to make a decision as to whether they want to heal the wounds that have opened up between them and the rest of the Royal Family.

"The King has done that quite successfully so far. He's held the moral high ground, he's presented himself as a conciliator. That is the best way to maintain his reputation as a public figure," he told GB News.

Scarlett O'Toole