A royal expert suggests Prince William and Kate Middleton may need to coordinate with Harry and Meghan to avoid public engagement clashes. He claims that the Sussexes’ return could draw attention away from the royals. He further adds that there could be more media attention on visits in similar contexts to those of the royals.
Why the Waleses and Sussexes could face renewed coordination
Royal expert Richard Palmer said that although the Sussexes will remain private individuals, they could attract significant media attention. This could also potentially take attention away from working royals. He wrote to the i-Paper, “While visiting a charity in Los Angeles may go largely unnoticed, there will be far more media attention when they carry out visits in the UK, especially if one of the working Royal Family is doing something similar and possibly trying to communicate a different message, sources said.”
Palmer revealed that sources close to the Waleses claim that they will continue their normal lives and won’t be paying much attention to the Sussexes. “But after previous disruptions to their agenda caused by diary clashes with Harry and Meghan, they may need to think again,” he elaborated. It’s learned that Prince Harry had reached an agreement last July with Buckingham Palace to avoid any potential schedule clashes and ease tension. While there have been some disagreements, it’s known that their arrangements have largely worked. They reportedly will “play it by the ear” for now.
Another royal expert, Joe Little, claimed that despite the Sussexes’ and Waleses’ strained bond, the two couples may be required to work together whenever possible to avoid diary clashes.
Earlier, HELLO!’s royal editor Emily Nash revealed that the Waleses are “not delighted” by the Sussexes’ UK return. She added, “It’s going to be a very, very difficult hill to climb, having them suddenly back in the UK, popping up, doing things publicly, if that’s where they go with this. So much has been said and done that has damaged that relationship, almost beyond repair.”
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on Mandatory.
