‘I can’t see this working’: Andrew Lownie on Harry and Meghan’s ‘damned’ return

‘I can’t see this working’: Andrew Lownie on Harry and Meghan’s ‘damned’ return

Author: The Telegraph August 21, 2026 Duration: 25:59

In a special Friday episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Royal Editor Hannah Furness discuss the latest in the fallout from The Telegraph’s revelation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s planned move back to the UK. The pair discuss news of Prince Harry’s intention not to speak publicly about private family matters in a bid to regain the King’s trust, and reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK. Hannah also speaks to the royal author and historian Andrew Lownie about the Sussexes’ shock decision to return to Britain.

He believes the “brass neck” move marks a “new beginning”, and warns that it could cause a strain on the marriage.


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  • Camilla and Hannah discuss news Prince Harry will avoid speaking on private family matters in public to help regain the King's trust
  • Royal author and historian Andrew Lownie discusses the impact of Harry and Meghan's move back to Britain

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