In a world where public opinion can sway like the wind, King Charles III is facing a significant challenge regarding his son, Prince Harry.
The royal family’s reputation hangs in the balance, and a warning has surfaced: if they fail to show compassion towards Harry, they may find themselves losing the support of the very people they serve.
Recent discussions in British media have sparked speculation about the Duke of Sussex’s potential return to his homeland.
While some are skeptical about the likelihood of Harry leaving his life in America, conservative commentator Jacob Rees-Mogg weighed in on the matter during his GB News segment.
He suggested that the royal family might actually benefit from extending an olive branch to Harry, emphasizing the importance of mercy within the monarchy.
Rees-Mogg, who previously served as a Brexit minister under Boris Johnson, pointed out that the challenges surrounding Harry’s return are rooted in the extensive criticism he has faced.
“Everything that has been said about Prince Harry has been documented,” he remarked, highlighting the difficulty in rebuilding trust.
Yet, he noted that Harry still possesses a certain charm that resonates with younger audiences—though perhaps not so much with older generations.
The question remains: if the royal family chooses to withhold forgiveness, how will this decision play out in the eyes of the British public in the years to come?
Rees-Mogg believes that, despite the current tensions, there may still be a path for Harry to return to royal favor.
He cautioned that a rigid approach might lead to a disconnect between the monarchy and the populace.
Adding another layer to the narrative, recent polling data reveals that Harry’s popularity among British conservatives is notably low.
A YouGov survey indicated a staggering net approval rating of minus 68 for him, contrasting sharply with the soaring ratings of other royals like Prince William and King Charles, who enjoyed ratings of plus 90 and plus 78, respectively.
This disparity raises questions about how the royal family’s decisions might influence their standing with the public.
Meanwhile, Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, is also facing her own hurdles.
Her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has encountered a significant setback after its trademark application was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
The agency ruled that businesses cannot operate under the names of real locations, a reference to Santa Barbara, California—often dubbed the “American Riviera”—where the couple resides with their two children.
This rejection comes at a time when Harry has made discreet visits back to the UK, including a recent stay at Althorp House, the ancestral home of his late mother, Princess Diana.