William Reportedly Did Not Expect the Sussexes’ Full UK Return
“Prince William was blindsided,” royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told Fox News Digital. According to Kinsey, Harry’s talk of spending more time in the U.K. had already registered with William, but the decision to move the family back was reportedly unexpected.
“William now has to navigate a situation he did not create, did not ask for and, given the state of their relationship, almost certainly would not have chosen,” she said.
William visited the Common Room at Eagle House in Hastings on July 9, 2026, as part of an engagement highlighting local fishing and youth-led organizations. The outing came the month before a major change in Harry’s living arrangements brought fresh scrutiny to the brothers’ relationship. | Source: Getty Images
Several royal experts who spoke with the same media source described William and Catherine as “concerned” about the Sussexes’ extended return.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said the Prince and Princess of Wales were “feeling uneasy” about another chapter in what she called the “endless Sussex soap opera.” Helena added, “It’s about broken trust.”
She claimed William believes Harry and Meghan spent years attacking the royal institution and then monetizing their grievances through their media operation. In Helena’s assessment, William does not want to fuel or endorse behavior he considers damaging.
William and Kate visited the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London on March 12, 2026, during a day of engagements in the capital. By late August, questions surrounding the Sussexes would shift the focus from the Waleses’ public schedule to what was happening behind palace doors. | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, Kensington Palace declined to discuss the matter. “We would never comment on private family matters,” a spokesperson told the outlet.
