Harry and Meghan have been absent from official royal duties since 2021. Photo credit: Katie Chan / Wikimedia Commons
The British Royal Family has long been the subject of fascination, not just in the UK but across the globe. Over the past few years, however, most of the attention has focused on the family’s division. High-profile disagreements, family tensions, and the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from senior royal duties have all played out on the world stage, leaving many to wonder whether reconciliation is possible.
With this in mind, Euro Weekly News asked its readers on Facebook: Is it time to heal the rift between the members of the British Royal Family?
Responses revealed a wide range of opinions. A number of readers stressed that it is ultimately a private matter. Belinda Griffiths said, “The decision is theirs to make; it wouldn’t be a normal family if there wasn’t someone disrupting and adding fuel to the flames.” Jill Snoad commented, “It’s their business, not ours,” and Karen Poland echoed similar sentiments, stating that “they are humans and will have to sort their personal issues out themselves.” As Valerie Goodey put it, it’s best to “just keep your nose out of it.”
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Others showed little interest in the question at all. Brain Rae exclaimed that he “could not care less!” Marion Isabel Atkins simply wrote, “Don’t care,” and Andy Solomons commented, “Who cares? Not me.” Carole Penman expressed that she prefers to focus her attention on her own loved ones, responding, “Not really bothered, more concerned for my own family.”
Some answers were more conditional. Doug Allen responded that the Royal Family should heal the rift “only if Harry and Meghan publicly apologise for all the hurtful things they have said.” Angela Edgley revealed her opinion that they should reconcile, but “it will be difficult because it’s all very public.” She went on to say, “If the rift is healed, it will be a miracle, but family is so important.”
At the same time, many readers went in an entirely different direction, suggesting that the debate misses the bigger question. Rather than focusing on personal disputes, readers like Justus Paiewonsky, George Petrie, and Raymond Jacobson felt that it is time to get rid of the monarchy altogether.
The poll reveals that there is no clear consensus on the Royal rift. Some readers hope for reconciliation, others remain indifferent or sceptical, and many feel the monarchy itself is outdated. For now, the future of the Royal Family remains uncertain, but attention from the public and media is sure to continue.