MEGHAN Markle is unlikely to stay with Prince Charles in the UK as it will be “awkward” following the family’s very public row, an expert has said.
The Prince of Wales reportedly invited the Sussexes to stay with him when they are next in the UK and has told Prince Harry he’d love to see his grandchildren.
According to reports, Charles offered to bring the family together for the first time since Megxit in the lead-up to Christmas.
But royal biographer Angela Levin believes the likelihood of Meghan and Harry accepting such an invitation is slim – as it would be too awkward.
The royal author told the Sun Online: “Of course when you are married your partner has a say in it all and I don’t believe Meghan ever wants to come back here.
“She would find it very difficult to stay with Prince Charles and the duchess [of Cornwall] because I think she would be quite awkward about it all.”
Meghan was previously said to have shared a “close bond” with her father-in-law, who walked her down the aisle on her and Harry’s wedding day.
The two are even said to have bonded over their shared interest for art, culture and history.
But since quitting royal duties last year, Harry has openly slammed his father’s parenting skills, insisting he moved to California to “break the cycle” of pain for Meghan and their kids.
And the Sussexes have not shied away from detailing how unhappy they were as members of the Royal Firm either – something which would cast an awkward shadow over any family.
Angela Levin explained: “I think prince Charles loves Harry and he’s been devastated by his behaviour – he’s making a hugely important offer, you’d think he could feel resentful but hes not going down that route.
“He’s trying to encourage Harry into the royal fold not necessarily into the Royal Family but into being good friends.”
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The expert added: “I think Charles is very brave, very honourable and it should really be Harry that apologies to him and try to get back in his good books but I think this looks as though it’s the other way round.
“He could make a very nice weekend for them and [Harry and Meghan] could still find criticisms there.”
It comes amid fears the Sussexes won’t return to the UK until they are given police protection – as they claim it is “unsafe” for them to come back without it.
And Charles is said to be increasingly desperate to see his grandchildren.
A source told the Mirror: “The Prince of Wales has been saddened that he hasn’t had the opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren, which he really does miss.
“He is a fantastic grandfather and loves playing the role immensely and it’s certainly fair to say he feels there is something missing from his life without the ability to get to know Harry’s children.
“This is something he is hoping to remedy which is why he made the gesture for Harry, Meghan and the children to stay with him if they wanted to, whenever they may come home for a period of time.
“In the meantime there has been a series of good-natured and enjoyable calls between them all which is something the prince very much looks forward to.”
