Even though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed that they are attending Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the UK, which suggests that they are willing to extend the olive branch amid the ongoing rift within the royal family, insiders have reportedly hinted that the palace is still very nervous about the visit. Yikes!
“There is undoubtedly nervousness about what could be said afterward because unfortunately, every time Harry and Meghan have been with the royal family recently, or over the last couple of years, stories have come out about what went on in those meetings and those moments,” True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital.
"Interviews are given," Bullen continued. "And I know it surprised the household when Harry talked about needing to protect his grandmother during a televised interview. So there is a lot of nervousness about what will be said." Having said that, Bullen went on to explain that, despite the "nervousness," the royal family is reportedly excited to have Harry and Meghan at the jubilee celebrations, especially as it is a "family event." It will also be the first time The Queen will meet her great-granddaughter Lilibet, who was born in California on June 4th.
"I think the household really wants Harry and Meghan, as well as the children, to be part of the family," Bullen continued. "As much as this is a big state event, it’s also a family event. It’s a celebration of granny and great granny and all that she’s done as queen. And it’s my understanding that The Queen really wanted the Sussex family to be part of this."
Harry and Meghan's exact roles over the jubilee are still unconfirmed, although sources reportedly told ITV News that everyone hopes that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex "will stick to the script" during their visit. And for their part, Bullen added that many members of the royal family are doing what they can to make amends with the Sussexes. "What I’m told is that the whole family is really trying to repair the relationship with Harry," Bullen added.
"There is a real hope within the family, from The Queen, the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Kate Middleton, that the relationships with the Sussexes can be repaired. Because at heart, William and Harry are two brothers who’ve loved and supported each other for so many years. For the Prince of Wales, this is his son whom he loves and supports. For The Queen, this is her grandson, someone she loves and adores very much. Everybody wants to repair this relationship for different reasons. All I hear from all the households, whether it’s Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, or Kensington Palace, is that they want to find a way to repair this relationship."
