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From the minute former President Joe Biden exited the debate stage in Atlanta two years ago, Democrats have wished to put that disastrous night behind them, but for a variety of reasons have been unable to do so.

Even now, barely a month can go by without some Democrat reminding us of the challenges Biden and Democrats faced, culminating in Biden’s withdrawal from the race.

Whether its former First Lady Jill Biden, former VP Kamala Harris, the widely-panned DNC "audit" of what went wrong, or other members of the administration, Democrats are reminding Americans that plainly, Biden had no reason running for a second term.

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They also remind voters that the party as a whole is struggling to recover from the defeat in 2024, a challenge made worse by Harris’ name and record consistently being in the spotlight as she considers a second run in 2028.

Moreover, in doing so, Democrats remind everyone of the lengths they went to hiding Biden’s declining capabilities at the very moment they were asking voters to trust them.

The former First Lady says as much. According to her memoir, she knew something was wrong, writing that she wondered if her husband was having a stroke, yet none of that seemingly mattered when she was forcefully defending him in the hours and days after.

And while voters are – understandably – still angry that the Democratic establishment did not admit what was obvious to the public, the political consequences of that night and the weeks after are still playing out. Indeed, as Carlos Lozada headlined a recent article in the New York Times, "The Biden Verdict is in. It Isn’t Pretty."

Describing a book summing up Biden’s presidency, Lozada writes that "The administration was ‘an ominous interregnum’" and that his term "ended somewhere between tragedy and farce."

Whether due to Biden’s age, stubbornness, or additional factors, throughout his presidency, the country lacked direction and an overarching vision.

Further, when the Biden White House did attempt to steer the country, they were often woefully out of step with what the majority of Americans wanted.

From throwing the Southern border wide open, to economic policies that stoked inflation – which ultimately proved to be Biden’s downfall – and a humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan, the administration simply appeared rudderless.

Likewise, Biden’s emphasis on transgender issues generated considerable backlash, leading to perhaps the most devastating political ad in recent memory, President Trump’s "Kamala is for they/them, I’m for you."

Even when the administration did identify a problem many Americans cared about such as climate change, they routinely failed to promote their policies, resulting in virtually no political points.

At the same time, despite promising to be a bridge between older, moderate Democrats and younger, more progressive Democrats, Biden exacerbated that ideological struggle, setting the stage for the ongoing fight today.

Put another way, rather than bringing both wings of the party together in order to set a new agenda, Biden allowed progressives to rapidly ascend, while the pool of moderates shrunk ever smaller.

To be sure, the consequences of that cannot be overstated, as it threatens the political viability of all Democrats, especially for state or national offices.

While popular in deep-blue pockets, progressives struggle when the electorate expands from ultra-liberal cities to entire states, let alone for the presidency.

And yet, progressives have grown so powerful within the Democratic Party that moderates are being primaried out of existence by an insurgent far-left that could keep the party out of the White House for decades to come.

As evidenced by the New York City primaries last Tuesday, that is no longer hyperbolic. Insurgent socialist candidates, backed by socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani won three races against more moderate candidates.

In that same vein, in Michigan, Maine, and even Texas, where far-left candidates Abdul El-Sayed, Graham Platner, and James Talarico, respectively, have surged in the polls, with Platner and Talarico winning primaries and El-Sayed a frontrunner in his.

In some ways, the rise of the socialist left is the result of frustration with the Democratic establishment that Biden embodied.

Having tried to hide his diminished state, then forcing through Harris without a primary, Biden and his enablers undermined confidence in the Democratic Party’s leadership, creating the conditions for an ascendent far-left.

Beyond his impact on the Democratic Party, Biden’s presidency handed Trump and Republicans a gift. Despite Fox News polling showing Trump with just a 39% approval rating, and Americans signaling their desire for change, Republicans can – credibly – still run against Biden.

They can ask Americans, do you want to go back to unprecedented inflation and open borders? If not, give us a chance. In fact, they are making that very point. Speaking to CNBC on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stressed that current inflation is nowhere near the 21.5% cumulative inflation seen under Biden and that the Trump administration is still dealing with those effects.

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Whether or not voters buy it remains to be seen, yet it would not be surprising if a considerable number do.

Taken together, midterms are often referendums on the incumbent, and 2026 figures to be no different. But in the aftermath of the Biden presidency, Harris candidacy, the DNC audit, and continued drips coming from Biden administration insiders, Democrats have a number of hurdles to overcome.

Worse still, aside from the tell-all books, Hunter Biden, Joe’s scandal-plagued son continues to make himself an extremely visible presence on Twitter. As one USA Today article described Hunter’s "X-rated X posts" have gone viral, providing voters with constant reminders of a former First Family that many Democrats simply want to settle out of the spotlight.

Ultimately, viewed through these lenses, Joe Biden’s biggest legacy may not just be handing Donald Trump a second term.

Rather, it may be the ongoing polarization and division within the Democratic Party that may allow Republicans, notwithstanding Trump’s low ratings and his own baggage, to avoid losing one – or both – chambers of Congress.

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WWE Night of Champions on Saturday is going to be the scene-setter for what’s to come for SummerSlam in August – and this year’s card is as stacked as ever.

The King and Queen of the Ring will come to an end. There will be three championship matches and one rivalry will write a new chapter. The winners of the King and Queen of the Ring will earn title shots of their choosing at SummerSlam.

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Read below for a preview of the card and predictions.

The two men in the King of the Ring final have their eyes set on gold. Jey Uso, with the backing of The Bloodline, has been on a tear since he entered the King of the Ring Tournament. He has one more mountain to climb before getting another title shot and that’s Oba Femi. "The Ruler" was back to his winning ways after Brock Lesnar picked up a victory over him at Clash in Italy. Femi definitely has that loss in the back of his mind.

Prediction: Jey Uso wins the match. Brock Lesnar interferes and takes out Oba Femi.

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Liv Morgan has made two things clear going into the Queen of the Ring final. She’s vowed to become a double champion and that Iyo Sky has never beaten her one-on-one. Morgan has made it all the way through to the Queen of the Ring final with The Judgment Day by her side. Sky has had to go through it alone to get back a shot at glory. The two top women’s wrestlers on the main roster will meet for a chance at Rhea Ripley’s title. If Sky wins, she could challenge Morgan again or go after Ripley. Who wins is anyone’s guess.

Prediction: Iyo Sky becomes the Queen of the Ring.

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Trick Williams has found massive success since he made his SmackDown debut, winning the United States Championship over Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 42. After dispatching Zayn, a new challenger for his title has emerged. Ricky Saints defeated Carmelo Hayes to become the new No. 1 contender. Saints has been a thorn in Williams’ side – as proven by the last "Friday Night SmackDown" before Night of Champions. However, Williams has proven to be dominant. And he will likely continue that course of action on Saturday.

Prediction: Trick Williams retains the U.S. title

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The bitter feud between U.S. women’s champion Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill comes to a head at Night of Champions. Stratton has found herself with strange bedfellows in Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to counter Cargill’s alliance with Michin and B-Fab. Stratton will need to keep her cool if she doesn’t get the same help during her match against Cargill. There will certainly be some outside interference, but if it stays outside, Stratton may leave Riyadh with her title.

Prediction: Tiffany Stratton retains the women’s U.S. title.

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Will this be the official end of Seth Rollins’ feud with Bron Breakker and The Vision? Even after Rollins defeated Breakker at Backlash, the two have still been going at it. Breakker made his return at WrestleMania 42 to cost Rollins his match against Gunther, reigniting the rivalry. Now, the two will do battle inside a steel cage. The match is expected to be brutal with much animosity between the two competitors.

Prediction: Bron Breakker gets one back from Seth Rollins.

Wild card: Bronson Reed returns.

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It will be the match everyone is waiting for. Cody Rhodes, who booked this match, defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn. Rhodes was fed up with the shenanigans between Gunther and Zayn and requested to put the two in his rearview when he spoke to SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. It could end up being a "be careful what you wish for" situation. Gunther is trying to get back on top of WWE while Zayn is hoping to earn his first world title.

Prediction: Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship

A deadlocked jury for the man accused of sparking the inferno that led to the Palisades Fire has fueled fear that ideology is making its way into the jury box, with one former prosecutor concerned that it could impact Luigi Mangione's trial.

A federal judge on Friday declared a mistrial for the man accused of deliberately causing the Palisades Fire, Jonathan Rinderknecht, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. He was arrested in October 2025 and charged with destruction of property by means of fire, pleading not guilty after he was charged. Ten of the California jurors thought Rinderknecht was not guilty, while two thought he was.

A woman who identified herself as juror number four spoke to media outlets after the mistrial was declared, saying there was "no proof," adding that a retrial, which the government plans to do, would be a "waste of our American dollars."

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital this could be a case of jury nullification, but gave another reason why members of the jury may have been hesitant to convict Rinderknecht.

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"This could be a case of jury nullification, or it could be a case where the jurors are blaming other people, or government, folks like Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Fire Department," he said. "In this particular case, it took nine months for the Department of Justice to arrest and charge Jonathan Rinderknecht. And during that time, many Angelenos who lost their homes, and there are 12 people who died, were pointing the finger at our local officials saying that they were not prepared for the high winds and ultimately the most devastating fire in California hit his."

While the Rinderknecht deadlock may have been driven by anger at local officials, Rahmani said the Mangione case presents a far more direct nullification threat. Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024, a killing that drew widespread public sympathy toward the alleged gunman.

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With Rinderknecht's retrial set for mid-October, around the same time Mangione's federal trial could get underway, Rahmani warned prosecutors have little time to prepare for what he called an unprecedented jury threat.

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"I do think the prosecution should be concerned about jury nullification in the Luigi Mangione case. He's probably the most popular accused murderer I've ever covered in my 25 years of practice," Rahmani said. "And depending on the surveys that you read, anywhere from 10 to 20% of people believe that he was justified in what he did."

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He pointed out that Mangione just needs one person out of a 12 person jury to be sympathetic, and the numbers are in his favor.

"The reason why that's an important number is that you just need one out of 12 jurors if you're the defense. That's 8%. Mangione is a good looking guy, he is smart, he comes from a wealthy family and there's a line of people outside that courtroom every time he makes an appearance," Rahmani said. "Both the feds and the Manhattan DA's office has to be very careful during jury selection and make sure that they remove any sympathetic Mangione jurors from the panel."

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Even if the feds and Manhattan District Attorney's Office successfully remove sympathetic Mangione jurors from the panel, a different threat is still present, the former prosecutor said: stealth jurors.

Stealth jurors — those who hide their true biases to influence a verdict — could pose a serious problem for prosecutors in either of Mangione's cases, Rahmani said.

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"Stealth jurors are a huge problem and it is not easy to identify people that want to get on the panel. Most people don't want to serve as jurors," he said. "So when a juror actually wants to be on the panels, it's one of the most difficult jobs of an attorney to try to ferret them out."

For Mangione, Rahmani said his case differs from Rinderknecht because there may be some jurors who "want to put our health insurance industry on trial."

Ultimately, the former federal prosecutor says the problem expands beyond any single case.

"I do believe jury nullification is more of an issue now than the past for two reasons. The country is more polarized and with social media, you have everyone following these trials in a way that you didn't have before when there was local media coverage only. Now people all over the country are following every single case, especially these high-profile true crime cases," he said.

Fox News Digital reached out to Mangione's defense team for comment.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle land in the U.K. next month, they may stay at Princess Diana's ancestral home.

The trip would mark the first time in four years that the Duke of Sussex, who lives in California, has returned to his home country with his wife and their two children. The Sussexes are expected to travel to Britain for celebrations marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, according to the BBC.

Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which represents the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment.

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The timing has put Althorp House in the spotlight. The estate, about an hour from Birmingham, is scheduled to close to visitors on July 10 and 11 — the same dates Harry and Meghan are expected to be in the U.K., People reported.

Fox News Digital reached out to an Althorp spokesperson for comment. An Archewell spokesperson told Fox News Digital that, for security reasons, the organization would not comment on the couple's accommodations.

For Harry, Althorp represents both a connection to his mother's legacy and one of the few private places tied to her memory.

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"Harry can engage with his mother's story on his own terms, without the royal household's protocol," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital.

"Althorp offers privacy, seclusion and a direct connection to his mother's memory, something Buckingham Palace, as a working royal landmark with a huge office complex, cannot provide," she said. 

"It's also exactly the comfy luxury Meghan prefers and a place Harry feels closest to his mum. The Sussexes can call the shots. Harry has spoken often about wanting Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to know Diana's story."

Althorp is where Diana is buried, away from the glaring media spotlight. The family's visit would come shortly after the late Princess of Wales' July 1 birthday. It would also mark a significant visit for Lilibet, 5, whose middle name honors her grandmother.

Chard also said the property would offer refuge for the Sussexes, who "guard the children's privacy tightly, well on their terms."

People previously reported that King Charles had offered the Sussexes accommodations on a royal estate. However, there has been no public response to the offer. Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. The outlet also reported that the monarch previously offered Harry accommodations at Buckingham Palace, which he declined.

"Staying at Althorp instead of a royal property would definitely send a message that Harry is prioritizing a connection to Diana and his family's privacy over institutional alignment right now," royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital.

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"Buckingham Palace has been undergoing extensive renovations, and although it remains the official London residence of Harry's father, the king, it has largely fallen out of use since Charles' accession. He prefers to stay at Clarence House or Highgrove. Even Prince William has signaled that Buckingham Palace won't be his primary residence as king."

Matta said Althorp is just "one of several alternatives for the Sussex family's U.K. stay."

"It is the perfect setting for Archie and Lilibet to learn about 'Granny Diana' since her story is physically embedded there," Matta said. "It also allows for a private introduction to that side of the family without the pressure of official royal protocol and the need to navigate frosty Spencer-Windsor relations."

Matta said staying at Althorp would make it unlikely for the Sussexes to have a "casual run-in" with any member of the royal family.

"The schedules of the senior royals are highly managed, and if they don't want to bump into Harry and Meghan, they won't," Matta said. "Since it's summer, they'll also have the ready-made excuse of the busy social season or private family holidays."

British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that staying at Althorp could also work in the king's favor.

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"It would be far better for them to stay at Althorp than at Buckingham Palace," she said. "Althorp would be preferred because any question of taxpayer funding is removed. The king can save face. The Sussexes would also be well away from Prince William, who is said to want nothing to do with them."

Harry, 41, has previously stayed at Althorp, which is owned by his uncle, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, during visits to the U.K.

If Harry and his family stay at a royal residence, there would be no automatic security provisions, which are determined by the Home Office, People reported.

The couple lost their taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped back as senior working royals in 2020. Harry has challenged that decision in court, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet reported.

The outlet also reported that no plans for a reunion between the king and his son have been confirmed. The pair met during previous visits when Harry traveled to the U.K. alone.

Father and son were last reunited in September 2025 at the king's London residence, where they met privately for 55 minutes. It was their first in-person meeting in 19 months. At the time, Harry was in the U.K. for the WellChild Awards and Invictus-related events.

"To me, this trip feels more like a personal pilgrimage focused on building family ties than a strategic move toward 'peace talks,'" Matta said. "That would be especially true if the Sussexes stay at Althorp. That wouldn't prevent them from seeing Charles during their stay in Britain. It would simply take more planning to do so while staying off royal property."

Still, Chard said there may be more to the visit than simply reconnecting with Harry's roots.

"Princess Diana, Invictus and the 'next chapter' are rich documentary material," she said. "The 2027 anniversary of Diana's death, alongside the Birmingham Invictus Games, creates a natural timeline. Whether it becomes a sequel project depends on how much access the Sussexes want to give versus how much privacy they want for the children. The first photos of the children at Diana's grave would be media gold, and Netflix knows it."

Dan Wakeford, founder of Celebrity Intelligence, previously told Fox News Digital that while some within the House of Windsor fear private conversations could be leaked to the press, Harry may have already learned his lesson.

"Harry hasn't publicly said he's sorry about what he said to William," he explained. "But he does, from my sources, regret some of the things that he said in the [Netflix] documentary and in the book ['Spare'] about William and his father. There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways."

While Harry’s desire to reconnect with his late mother's memory is genuine, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital he wouldn't be surprised if the Sussexes also benefit from the enduring "Diana effect" as they seek to rebuild their image in Britain.

"How the Sussexes handle this visit, if it occurs, will be pivotal in assessing their intentions," he said. "They haven’t succeeded in Hollywood, but they intend to turn the huge interest of the world’s media in their visit to their advantage. The link with Diana may be pivotal to their strategy in challenging the abysmally low popularity ratings in the U.K."

Political adviser Roger Stone revealed details about his 2019 arrest and subsequent jail stay after the FBI raided his Florida home in connection with the Russian interference investigation.

The longtime Trump ally told "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" about a friendly interaction involving peanut butter sandwiches that he shared with fellow detainees while being held at a facility in Miramar, Florida.

"They put me in a holding cell with three African American gentlemen who were, I think, just coming around from a bender," Stone shared.

"I was arrested at 6:00 in the morning… it’s now 11:00 in the morning. I said, ‘Is it possible to get something to eat?’ They said, ‘No.’ So, one of these guys gave me half of his peanut butter sandwich," he continued. "Another one of the guys gave me another half his peanut butter sandwich. I explained the 1994 crime bill to them and how their people had been victimized by Bill Clinton and Joe Biden."

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Stone said he eventually won over his three cellmates, claiming they supported him by the end of his holding period.

"By the time I left, they were chanting 'Roger Stone did nothing wrong,'" he said.

Stone was the sixth associate of President Donald Trump to be convicted on charges in connection with former special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russian interference investigation into the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

He was convicted on all seven counts of his indictment, including lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to tip the 2016 election.

"I should have at a minimum been entitled to a new trial," the political adviser told Fox News.

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Stone accused his jury of being biased, explaining how one juror, who claimed to be unfamiliar with him, was later found to have posted unfavorable comments about him and Trump on social media.

"She'd been attacking me and President Trump on both Twitter and Facebook, but she had them both in a private setting," he explained. "Among many things, she said ‘Anyone who supports Donald Trump is a racist.’ But she attacked me by name on social media prior to being selected… as a juror."

"Every lawyer across the board said, ‘This would entitle Stone to a new trial.’ The judge would not allow a new trial. She said that wasn't evidence of bias," he added.

In addition to his allegations of juror bias, Stone raised judicial unfairness concerns, saying the judge would not allow him to raise a "reasonable defense" regarding accusations tied to WikiLeaks and election interference.

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Stone told "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" why he opted to wear leg shackles during his arraignment and why he chose to waive the opportunity to exit the courthouse through a back door.

"They took me upstairs to be… arraigned and, of course, it was full of reporters, and they said, ‘We don't have to put the leg shackles on.’ I said, ‘No, put them on. I want you to put them on because I want the world to see what you're doing," he said.

"Then my lawyer said… ‘We can go out the back now. They're letting you go on your own signature. We can go down through the elevator through the back door.’ I said, ‘No, we're not doing that. We're going out the front door.’"

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After exiting through the front door, Stone said he confidently threw his hands up, telling host Sean Hannity, "You must show them they didn’t break you."

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Prince Harry is heading to the U.K. in July, and this time, he's expected to bring his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

It will mark the first time in four years that the Duke of Sussex, who resides in California, has returned to his home country with his wife and children. The Sussexes are expected to travel across the Atlantic to join celebrations marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 event, according to the BBC.

Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell, which handles the offices of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for comment.

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Dan Wakeford, founder of the weekly pop-culture newsletter Celebrity Intelligence, has been speaking with well-placed sources about the surprise visit. A veteran celebrity-media editor, Wakeford previously led People magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Us Weekly.

Wakeford told Fox News Digital that royal watchers shouldn't hold their breath for "a complete reconciliation with the family."

"It's a slight thaw and a good beginning," he said. "[Harry] is not going to be meeting William. I cannot see that happening at all. Harry reportedly wants [King] Charles to spend time with Archie and Lilibet, and he's been pushing for that. And I think that will likely happen from talking to folks in and around this."

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"A William and Catherine meeting is incredibly unlikely," Wakeford warned. "The king is the door that might open, but the Wales household is completely bolted shut right now. [William's] stance has not changed, and they would not arrange to see Harry and Meghan outside an official public engagement. And I don't even think that is going to happen. That's a much firmer line than Charles' side of the street."

Charles, 77, has offered his younger son and his family accommodation on a royal estate, People magazine reported. The outlet reported that there has been no response to the offer. Previously, the monarch offered Harry accommodation at Buckingham Palace, which the Duke of Sussex declined.

Wakeford said sources indicated that Charles, eager to spend time with his grandchildren, might be open to funding the family's security while they're in the U.K. However, "folks are not confirming this on the record right now." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

"Harry is testing whether a U.K. presence is sustainable again, and July 10 is the test run," said Wakeford. "Whether it becomes the first of many trips, which is the phrase being used around this, depends entirely on how Charles handles it and whether William keeps his distance. William's position is hardened just as much as ever, and it seems permanent."

If Harry and his family stay at a royal residence, there would be no security provisions, which are decided by the Home Office, People reported. The couple lost their tax-funded police protection when they stepped back as senior royals in 2020. Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.

The outlet also reported that, for now, no plans for a reunion between the king and his son have been confirmed. The pair had met during previous trips when Harry traveled to the U.K. alone.

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Father and son were last reunited in September 2025 at the king's London residence, where they privately met for 55 minutes. It was their first in-person meeting in 19 months. At the time, Harry was in the U.K. for the WellChild Awards and Invictus Games events.

"I suspect the king is genuinely eager to spend time with Archie and Lili because opportunities have been so limited," Kinsey Schofield, host of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital.

"I am also sympathetic to the king's cancer diagnosis. Grandchildren tend to soften even the most complicated family disputes. Charles wants peace with his son. Whether he wants a full restoration of trust is another question. Trust and reconciliation are not the same thing. Harry's book 'Spare' was especially venomous toward the family and caused a lot of hurt."

Wakeford said William is refusing to budge on his stance toward his estranged brother.

"He could perhaps have absorbed the criticism of himself, which Harry wrote in 'Spare,' but he cannot get over how much hurt it caused his wife," Wakeford claimed.

"A palace source told Celebrity Intelligence plainly that William was fuming and particularly upset about what was said about Catherine. "And so, the relationship ... he's done with it. He's done with the drama."

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Wakeford noted that the Princess of Wales has the magic touch to encourage William to concede. However, "she's torn herself."

"She likes the idea of ... these brothers talking to each other, but she has been hurt by Harry," Wakeford claimed.

British royal expert Hilary Fordwich claimed that William is "livid" over Harry and Meghan's return and is locked in a disagreement with Charles about the couple's place within the royal fold. Other royal commentators have suggested that while tensions remain, the extent of any current disagreement between father and son has not been publicly confirmed.

"It's been described by those close to both as putting their relationship 'at a very low ebb,'" said Fordwich.

Fordwich claimed that while the king remains open to reconciliation as "a forgiving Christian man," William believes Harry and Meghan's return could only bring more strain to the royal family.

"Charles is a very kind, family-oriented man who wants to see his grandchildren and presumably play a role in their lives," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital. "He also wants to create a culture where Meghan feels comfortable to return. [But] we are told William is furious about all of this."

Schofield agreed.

"Prince William and King Charles appear to be approaching the situation from different perspectives," she said. "Charles thinks like a father and grandfather. William thinks like the future king. Charles may be willing to reopen family conversations, while William remains focused on protecting the institution and the people closest to him."

"Prince William has watched private family matters become global headlines for years," said Schofield. 

"From his perspective, the damage wasn't limited to Harry's memoir or the Netflix series. His wife was dragged into the controversy ... Prince William is famously protective of Catherine, and I think many people underestimate how much resentment remains over what she endured, particularly while facing her own health challenges."

Turner also claimed that there are fears within the House of Windsor that secret conversations could be leaked to the press. However, Wakeford argued that Harry may have already learned his lesson.

"Harry hasn't publicly said he's sorry about what he said to William," he explained. "But he does, from my sources, regret some of the things that he said in the [Netflix] documentary and in the book about William and his father. There are no plans to continue any projects, whether that's with Netflix and books, that would talk about his family in similar ways."

"Sources have also told Celebrity Intelligence that Meghan is very keen on the children having a royal lineage and having a connection to the royals," said Wakeford. "And also, she wants Harry to be happy. And Harry wants his children to have a connection to the family. Obviously, the situation has caused her a lot of hurt in the past. But she wants to support Harry."

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Wakeford predicted reactions will be mixed when the Sussexes touch down. But for Harry, his family's safety will remain a priority above all else.

"When Harry and Meghan and the kids arrive in the U.K., it's going to be a very split mood," said Wakeford.

"There's a huge amount of affection for Harry, and Harry is beloved still, even though the British feel a little bit betrayed by him. But the sentiment against Meghan is extremely complicated. Polls show her popularity in Britain remains low. And so, this is why the security issue is so important. That there is safety there. She has been threatened in very serious ways. Making sure the security is adequate is the priority here."