Harry and Meghan, who quit royal duty and moved to America in 2020, are not expected to return to life as working royals at this moment in time.

Speaking to the Express just after the news was announced, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said Harry and Meghan’s UK return could cause “enormous damage” to the monarchy.

Fitzwilliams also said their return to Harry’s home country shows they were “failures in the US”.

He said: “This is sensational. It shows they were failures in the US.

“I don’t know who knew what, but it could cause enormous damage to the monarchy if things go wrong. Obviously reconciliation is always desirable but what will they do?

“They face a hostile press and public. What about William?

“This was obviously timed with news of Charles Spencer’s memoir. The public gaze will never leave them so this is their ultimate challenge. Can they be trusted?”