Prince Harry is reportedly facing growing pressure to consider a return to the UK, even as tensions with his brother Prince William remain unresolved. The Duke of Sussex has spent the past few years building a new life in the United States with Meghan Markle. But recent controversies, including a reported clash with William during Remembrance Week, have renewed scrutiny of his position within the royal family.

Royal experts suggest that, despite the difficulties, Harry’s best career move may be to find a way back to England.

American Dream Turns Sour

Earlier this month, Harry announced he would travel to Canada to mark Remembrance with veterans, just minutes after William departed for the Earthshot Awards in Brazil. While Harry’s team insisted the palace was informed, sources told The Times otherwise.

Royal author Tina Brown told the New York Times that Harry and Meghan’s American life has not lived up to expectations. “He has become just some guy doing PR gigs,” she said, noting that their move was meant to offer freedom and financial independence, but instead left them “sort of pariahs everywhere.”

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.