Summit at Balmoral for the royal family: the return of Harry and Meghan and the book on Lady Diana are under discussion

The permanent return of Harry and Megan to Great Britain and the new book on Lady Diana just published by the brother of the dead princess are under discussion. These are the topics of the meeting in the Scottish royal residence

The Sussexes' sudden decision to return to Britain on a permanent basis and the release of the latest book by Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, risk further destabilizing relations within the royal family. King Charles summons members of the Royal Family to Balmoral to convince them to give Harry and Meghan a chance, but Camilla, William and Anna still prove adamant. To further complicate the situation there is the book by Charles Spencer, Diana's brother, entitled "Swan song. Diana, my sister", published on 22 September 2026. In the volume the writer retraces some of the most painful episodes of the princess's life. The publication pushes the royal family to meet in secret to decide how to deal with the new situation.

The Crown's communication strategy

The issue for the royal family concerns above all the management of the media consequences of Charles Spencer's memoir. The choice is between a public response to the new revelations about Diana's life and a line of silence, to prevent the book from fueling a new public confrontation. A delicate decision, also in light of the renewed attention on relationships between family members.

Summit at Balmoral

The Royals' annual holidays at Balmoral Castle in Scotland have thus become an opportunity to address the most delicate issues in private. William and Kate, together with Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, participate in the discussions while the family finds itself dealing with the new scenario determined by the Sussexes' choice. After six years of accusations and revelations about their relationship with the Crown, Harry and Meghan's return to Britain inevitably brings those tensions back to center stage.