Why Meghan Markle Is ‘Still Terrified’ About Returning To The UK

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed concerns about UK security, particularly for their children, following the loss of a legal bid for police protection.

The Duchess of Sussex, in particular, is reportedly “terrified” about returning, while Harry feels emotionally distant from his family and seeks reconciliation.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also hope to retain royal titles for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, but insiders and royal experts see this as unrealistic.

Sources close to the Sussexes have revealed that Meghan remains deeply uneasy about the idea of returning to the UK, especially with their children.

The anxiety follows Harry’s recent legal setback, in which he lost his appeal to have his UK police protection reinstated after stepping down from his royal duties. The ruling has only deepened the couple’s fears about visiting the country.

Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe explained that Meghan’s concerns are rooted in very real threats.

“Meghan understandably feels scared about coming to the UK with the children. The threats are real and genuine,” he noted, per The Express.

Larcombe continued: “The threat is from lunatics, radical protesters that might want to make a name for themselves by jumping in front of them. Then, of course, you have the worst type, the terrorist threat. And there’s no doubt Harry – and his family, as a result – is a huge target.”

Despite her confident demeanor during interviews and media appearances, sources close to Meghan say she remains deeply unsettled by the idea of bringing her children into what she perceives as a vulnerable situation.

One insider told The Mirror, “In some ways she’s feeling stronger and she wants to share that, but she’s still terrified of putting her kids at risk by coming back to the UK – any parent would panic if they were in Meghan’s shoes.”

Meanwhile, Harry is said to be feeling the emotional weight of separation from his family, especially during significant royal occasions, such as Trooping the Colour and Father’s Day.

According to the source, “He knows that things could’ve been so different if things had gone another way, but it’s been five years since they left the UK and the chances of them coming back, even for a visit, seem slim to none.”

“It’s heartbreaking,” the insider added about the drawn-out royal rift.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are said to be quietly working to ensure their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, retain their royal titles. However, ongoing tensions within the royal family continue to complicate matters.

According to The Guardian, “Prince Harry wants to keep the HRH [His/Her Royal Highness] titles for his children so that when they grow older they can decide for themselves whether they want to become working royals, or stay out of public life.”

However, insiders have reportedly reacted with “bemusement” at the idea, suggesting it’s unlikely Archie and Lilibet will ever serve as working royals.

One source added that, given how far removed the Sussex family now is from the monarchy, maintaining such titles may not be practical or supported.

Complications surrounding Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet had already emerged, particularly regarding the securing of UK passports for the young royals.

Sources claim that the process was slow and complex, and even led Harry to consider adopting the surname “Spencer,” Princess Diana’s maiden name, as a workaround.

“There was clear reluctance to issue passports for the kids,” one insider close to the Sussexes told the outlet, adding, “the king hadn’t wanted Archie and Lili to carry the titles, most of all the HRH, and the British passports, once created, would be the first and perhaps the only legal proof of their names.”