Prince Harry’s U.K. trip. Intended as a triumphant return, ended in legal and diplomatic setbacks. A judge dismissed his privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail, a ruling that left Harry and co-claimants,including Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, and Sir Simon Hughes—liable for their own legal costs and millions more to the Mail, according to The Daily Beast.

Financial and Legal Fallout

The 11-week, 45-day trial cost an estimated $53.5 million in combined legal fees, a staggering sum for Harry, whose finances have been under scrutiny. Former royal correspondent Valentine Low suggested the lawsuit was particularly painful, targeting a publication Harry had long criticized. “To lose that one and to lose it so comprehensively is very wounding,” Low said.

Low also questioned who funded the case, noting that “Harry’s not got that kind of money.” The expense has left many wondering about the financial support behind the lawsuit, especially with Harry’s wife, Meghan, struggling to keep her business ventures afloat.

No Royal Reconciliation in Sight

Meanwhile, efforts to mend relations with the British royal family have hit a wall. Despite a reported private meeting between close aides of King Charles III and Harry in a London club, the couple made it clear they are not planning to return to the U.K., according to DerWesten. “Harry and Meghan are very happy living in California and raising their family,” a source said.

Harry and Meghan were “frustrated” that details of the meeting were leaked, according to the Daily Mail. Friends of the couple confirmed there are “no plans” to return to the U.K. permanently. A return, they said, is “undenkable.”

Global Engagement, No Royal Reception

Earlier in the month, Harry and Meghan wrapped up a humanitarian trip to the Middle East, which took them to Jordan. The visit was meant to highlight their support for refugee and vulnerable communities but was marked by a lack of formal royal engagements. They met with the Jordanian princess Basma Bint Talal and her daughter but were not received by King Abdullah II or Queen Rania, as initially expected, according to Infobae.

Despite the absence of high-profile meetings, the couple visited institutions supporting Syrian and Palestinian refugees and spent time at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development. The visit was part of a broader global effort, with Harry also recently attending the U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, where he presented medals and interacted with athletes.

Looking ahead, Harry is expected to return to the U.K. in July for the 2027 Invictus Games. This time, reports suggest he may bring Meghan and their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, according to PureWow. The inclusion of the family would mark a significant shift in the couple’s public appearances, but it does not signal a return to the royal fold.