'Forgiving' King Charles Could Welcome Back Prince Harry, Meghan Markle If They Repent: Royal Expert
King Charles is forgiving, and this was evident on Christmas Day.
In the latest edition of the Palace Confidential Newsletter, Daily Mail Diary Editor Richard Eden, who is also a regular guest on the Mail+'s royal podcast "Palace Confidential," weighed in on how the King could welcome back his youngest son, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, back into the royal fold.
On Monday, the world saw Sarah Ferguson joining the royals for a Christmas walk in Norfolk as they attended the Sandringham Christmas service after over 30 years. The monarch's controversial brother, Prince Andrew, was also present.
Prince Philip previously banned Ferguson from the royal circle after she was caught trying to sell a journalist access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew. She was also involved in the "toegate" scandal, Page Six reported. However, she has reportedly remained close to King Charles, according to a palace insider.
"The King's embrace of the Duke and Duchess of York shows that there is a way back for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex," Eden wrote, per Daily Mail. "However, unlike Harry and Meghan, Andrew and Sarah have never attacked the Royal Family. Quite the opposite: they have always lavished praise on their relations."
According to Eden, in King Charles' Christmas message, he emphasized the importance of the "words of Jesus" and matched it with his actions by demonstrating forgiveness by inviting Prince Andrew and Ferguson. He added that Prince William and Prince Harry's father seemed "determined to be a forgiving monarch."
Prince Andrew was reportedly grateful that his older brother welcomed him and his ex-wife back into the royal fold, especially because he was "tormented" by the forthcoming publication of court documents that could reignite the Epstein scandal. Eden was convinced that if King Charles had forgiven Prince Andrew and Ferguson, he could do the same to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but the latter also needed to do their part.
"As all Christians know, before forgiveness, there needs to be repentance. And we have seen no sign that the California-based couple are prepared to apologize to those they have betrayed with their insults and indiscretions," Eden noted.
"Until that happens, we may continue to witness the unlikely spectacle of ex-royal Fergie enjoying a more prominent role in the Royal Family than the King's second son."
Ingrid Seward, royal biographer, commentator and editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, told GB News the beef among the royal family members could continue into next year. However, the Sussexes might also approach King Charles because they allegedly need him more than ever.
"Meghan and Harry need the King and his blessing far more than the King needs them, sadly, so I feel we will be seeing them," she said.
