As tensions continue to rise between Prince Harry and his family, particularly in light of his decision to attend King Charles' coronation, new developments have further stirred the pot. Prince Harry's recently filed court papers in London allege that his father's staff hindered him from pursuing legal action against The Sun newspaper for phone hacking, in an effort to preserve King Charles and Queen Camilla's relationship with the British press.
Sources report that King Charles, 74, is distraught by Harry's accusations just days before his coronation. However, Harry's wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, may be stepping in to help mend the relationship. While Meghan, 41, will not be attending the May 6 coronation at Westminster Abbey, New Idea sources claim that she is planning a brief visit to London this week to reconcile with her father-in-law.
"In the past two weeks, the change in Meghan has been dramatic,” a source said. “All of a sudden she won’t hear a bad word about the King.”
Meghan reportedly intends to spend a night at Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace, her former home with Prince Harry, and visit King Charles at Clarence House. Although Meghan, a former actress with a keen understanding of the media, supports her husband's fight against the British press, she is concerned about the implications for her family's future.
With Prince Archie turning four and Princess Lilibet just one year old, both children were not given roles in the coronation. Meghan is said to fear they may become collateral damage in Harry's dispute with his father. “She has a lot of things she wants to clear up with Charles, and feels it would be best done in person,” a source close to Meghan shared.
Meghan's decision to return to the UK coincides with her need to settle affairs at Frogmore Cottage, from which the Sussexes were evicted by King Charles in March.
However, palace insiders remain skeptical of Meghan's motives for extending an olive branch. Some believe the timing is suspicious, as reports surfaced last month that Charles is worth an estimated $1.1 billion. With the Sussexes' lavish lifestyle in California—including the recent acquisition of a $140,000 Land Rover Defender and rumors of upgrading their $20 million Montecito mansion to a more secure Hope Ranch property—some wonder if financial concerns are driving Meghan's actions.
“Alarm bells are going off about the timing of this new, amenable Meghan,” one well-placed source said.