Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to Britain has revived questions about whether the Sussexes are genuinely ready to rebuild relationships with the Royal Family — or whether old disagreements are still standing in the way.

During The Camilla Tominey Show on GB News on Sunday, royal biographer and commentator Robert Hardman discussed reports that Harry remains deeply unhappy about the way he and Meghan were treated by the Royal Family.

According to claims reported by the Mail on Sunday, friends of the Duke say he is still angry about issues that contributed to his departure from Britain six years ago and continues to expect an apology.

Harry Reportedly Still Wants an Apology

Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family deteriorated sharply after he and Meghan moved to the United States in 2020, following a series of high-profile television interviews and the publication of his memoir, Spare.

Since then, Harry has spoken publicly about wanting to repair his relationship with his father, King Charles. His return to Britain has therefore prompted speculation that he may also be hoping to improve his relationship with Prince William.

However, the latest reports suggest that tensions have not disappeared.

Hardman said viewers might have expected the Sussexes to return quietly, without further discussion of their disagreements with the Royal Family.

“We thought we were going to hear sounds of contrition,” Robert said on GB News. “Or possibly hear nothing at all. The couple would come back silently.”

Instead, he said, reports now suggest that Harry remains upset and still expects an apology over the way he and Meghan believe they were treated.

‘Reopening Old Wounds’ Could Make Reconciliation Harder

During the discussion, GB News host Camilla Tominey asked whether King Charles, Queen Camilla, William or Catherine would have any reason to apologize.

Hardman said he did not expect an apology to be forthcoming.

He suggested that Harry and Meghan’s return could nevertheless represent an attempt to rebuild bridges, particularly between Harry and his father.

“I think that’s less likely to happen with William for various reasons,” he said.

But according to Hardman, any progress could become more difficult if Harry continues to focus on past disputes.

“That’s not going to happen if Harry starts reopening old wounds,” he said.

The royal commentator argued that if Harry genuinely wants regular conversations with his father and hopes to spend more time with him, both sides will eventually need to move beyond the conflicts of previous years.

He added: “We can’t keep repicking at events from seven years ago.”

Sussexes Reportedly Planning an Extended UK Stay

Harry is reportedly settling in Britain with Meghan and their children for an “extended period,” with the Cotswolds said to have been chosen as their temporary base.

Their return has inevitably placed renewed attention on the state of relations between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family.

While Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation with his father, the relationship with William remains considerably more complicated, according to the commentary surrounding their return.

For the moment, questions remain over what the Sussexes’ longer stay in Britain could mean for future contact with the Royal Family — and whether the family can make progress without revisiting the disputes that have kept tensions alive for years.

Another unresolved issue is security, including whether taxpayers will ultimately bear the cost of protecting Harry and his family during their time in the UK.