Overview
- On January 8, 2020, Harry and Meghan announced they were leaving their roles as working royals to pursue financial independence.
- Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond says Harry has squandered his family’s trust, making reconciliation difficult.
- Harry has signaled he wants to mend relations and met King Charles last year for the first time in 19 months, though another meeting on an upcoming UK visit is reported as unlikely.
- Relations with King Charles and Prince William remain strained, and Harry is reported not to have spoken to William since before the release of Spare three years ago.
- The couple are described as settled in California, with Harry focused on charity work and Meghan on her lifestyle brand, As Ever.