Harry and Meghan considering surprise return to the UK

Meghan’s first face-to-face encounter with the royals since her explosive Oprah interview is set to happen sooner than expected.

Palace aides are braced for Prince Harry to make a surprise return to the UK with Meghan Markle by his side — at a postponed party to celebrate Princess Diana.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are weighing up whether to join Harry’s brother Prince William and 100 guests, including Sir Elton John, at the rearranged bash later this month.

Harry, 37, flew back for the scaled-down unveiling of the Diana statue in July, without Meghan, 40, who had just given birth, but a reception was shelved due to coronavirus restrictions.

William and Harry unveiled a statue of their mother at The Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace on July 1, 2021. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/Pool/AFP

The party to honour Diana with her friends and family will now take place at Kensington Palace a week from Tuesday.

It was always thought Harry wanted to return for the hour-long celebration of his mother’s life when it was rearranged.

But the couple have yet to make palace chiefs and reception organisers aware of their plans, it is understood.

Travel restrictions from the United States have now been lifted in Britain, so the California-based pair would be spared from Covid quarantine requirements.

It will be the first time Meghan comes face-to-face with William and Kate in the wake of her explosive Oprah interview. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP

An insider told The Sun: “No one knows what Harry’s decision is but there are rumblings that he may come with Meghan and their two children.”

The potential return comes 16 months after Megxit — and with Harry researching his mother’s life for his memoir out next year.

He and Meghan are rumoured to be wanting a christening for Lilibet with the Queen at Windsor, although sources deny it.

Majesty Magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward, at said of the reception: “You would have thought it would definitely be something Harry would really want to be at.

“I can’t imagine anything less important for him because he would want to respect his mother.

“It is an important gathering of his mother’s friends. He could even get a few quotes for his memoir.

“I am sure Meghan would want to be there for Diana and Harry.”

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.