Prince Harry could face similar treatment to former King Edward during UK visit

Prince Harry may experience treatment similar to what Edward VIII received from the palace.

Royal experts are comparing Harry and Meghan Markle’s current relationship with the royal family to the historical situation of former King Edward VIII and his partner Wallis Simpson in new interviews.

Edward gave up the throne to marry Simpson. Likewise, Harry and Meghan moved to the United States in a campaign dubbed “Megexit” after deciding to step down as senior royals in 2020. Mr Quinn highlighted the similarities between the two situations.

Royal expert and author Tom Quinn told the Mirror in an exclusive interview: “Prince Harry is under pressure to maintain some kind of relationship with his family, even if it is just for the sake of the couple’s new career. Harry still has vague expectations. Hopefully, hopefully he’ll be part of the royal family.” Forgive and will play a small role somewhere. “

The royal expert also compared the exiled royals to Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, whose marriage intentions sparked a constitutional crisis that forced the king to abdicate. After marrying in France, they lived in a beautiful house but were “very unhappy,” Quinn said. He added: “Even Edward VIII, when he abdicated, was given some minor role. Harry will be aware of that.”

Quinn went on to talk about the Sussexes, saying that as Meghan and Harry become an older married couple and some of the fire in their relationship is extinguished, “the real danger that Harry will feel lost is — — Just like Edward VIII felt lost when something happened.” And Mrs. Simpson has calmed down.”

He concluded by saying: “At that point, Harry will have really made a huge effort to build bridges with his brother and be allowed to be the part-time royal he wants to be (with Meghan). But if royal officials get their way, it will never will not happen.”

Unlike Edward VII and his wife, Harry and Meghan are free to return to the UK without any permission from the monarch.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is expected to have another brief formal meeting with King Charles during his visit to the UK, The Mirror reports.