Brown praised Harry’s charisma and connection with young people but warned that reconciliation may become increasingly difficult. “It looks more and more as if Harry’s best decision would be to come back to England. But it gets harder and harder as the years go by,” she said. She added that William is likely to be the ultimate decider of whether reconciliation is possible, viewing Harry’s departure as a significant betrayal.

Harry’s Connection to Britain Remains Strong

Despite the tension, Harry has recently reflected fondly on his homeland. In a 647-word essay titled “The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British,” he wrote that Britain “is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for,” recalling pubs, clubhouse banter, and British humour.

Harry briefly met with King Charles in September for the first time in over a year, holding a private 55-minute conversation. He later told The Guardian that his conscience was clear following the publication of his memoir Spare.

Security remains a major obstacle. In May 2025, Harry admitted he was “devastated” after losing a legal bid to restore his UK police protection. Speaking to the BBC, he said, “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” noting that his father has limited time and will not speak to him over security arrangements.

While it remains uncertain if Harry’s bridges with the royal family can be rebuilt, some signs suggest he may be reconsidering his future. Ultimately, any return would depend not only on Harry’s willingness but also on William’s willingness to forgive.