Recent tabloid headlines suggest Zara Tindall, niece of King Charles III, doesn’t support Prince Harry returning to royal duties if Meghan Markle is involved. However, there’s no official word from Zara, Buckingham Palace, or the Sussexes confirming any such claims.

Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and now live in California, focusing on charitable work through their Archewell Foundation. Tensions with the royal family have been public, especially after their Oprah interview and Harry’s memoir, Spare. Still, no royal has said Harry would only be welcomed back without Meghan.

Zara Tindall, Princess Anne’s daughter, is not a working royal and maintains a largely private life with her husband, Mike. Neither has publicly addressed the Sussexes’ situation. Media stories claiming Zara “threw cold water” on Harry’s return are based on unnamed sources and lack credible backing.

Unlike the Sussexes, who face constant press scrutiny, Zara and Mike’s public roles are lower profile. Experts note that media bias, especially involving race, plays a role in the disparity.

Harry has recently said he hopes for reconciliation, but there’s no official plan for him to rejoin royal duties. The Palace has not announced any change in status for the couple.

As always, it’s important to separate fact from speculation. For now, Harry and Meghan remain focused on their work in the U.S., while royal duties in the U.K. continue as usual.