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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Are Reportedly 'At Odds' As He's 'Very Close' To Becoming A Part-Time Royal And She Focuses On Her Lifestyle Brand

May 5, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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It’s no secret that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s departure from the royal family caused a whole lot of drama, and now, it looks like they’re torn on the idea of returning.

Insiders have come forward to share that the couple has recently been “at odds,” as the estranged prince is reportedly getting “close” to his father, King Charles, accepting him working as a royal “part-time,” as his wife, the As Ever founder, wants to focus on the life she’s built in California. Their disagreements are allegedly stirring up some trouble between the two of them. Read more about the situation below.

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Prince Harry Is Reportedly 'Close' To Getting King Charles To Allow Him To Be A Part-Time Royal

Married life for the Spare author and Suits alum has been nothing but eventful and complicated, and things only got more intense when they made history by stepping away from their royal duties and moving from the UK to California.

 

Despite wanting a seemingly more 'normal' life for themselves and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, the couple has taken on various ventures aside from their royal duties. Meghan has become somewhat of a lifestyle guru with her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, as well as her brand, As Ever, which has come out with jams, wine, and various trinkets. Harry became an author and public speaker, releasing his bombshell memoir, Spare, and speaking at charity events.

 

However, over the last six years, the prince has reportedly been working towards reconciliation with his father and other members of the monarchy, and trying to convince them to allow him to return to his royal duties "part-time."

 

A source recently told Closer that he "feels he's very close to getting Charles to agree," and is tired of "flying back-and-forth" from California to England.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Are 'At Odds,' According To Inside Source

According to the insider source, though the Invictus Games founder seems optimistic about his plans to return to royal life gradually, he still wants his "wife by his side." But it seems like she's not ready to give up what she's built.

 

The new report claims that the Duchess of Sussex would much rather focus on her lifestyle brand and other projects instead of re-entering any aspect of the royal lifestyle, telling the above publication, "Meghan is not at all of the same mind." Though she's "created a new blueprint" for members and descendants of the royal family, Harry is reportedly "not willing to give up on his heritage or his family."

 

Therefore, the famous and controversial couple is "very much at odds," as it's "certainly not an option" for the former actress to return to the UK, and her husband wants to slowly bridge the gaps between them and his relatives.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.