Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a particular plan about how they envisioned to work for the Crown, however, it did not go down well, according to a royal author.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly wanted to be part-time royals (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once had a “six-month plan” which could include coming back to the UK as part-time royals as the duchess allegedly worried about the public losing interest in their brand, according to a royal author.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals and moved to America in 2020. Since then, their ongoing feud with the Firm has worsened.

One of the reasons behind the feud was the fact that they wouldn’t be able to carry on their royal duties part-time as the late Queen Elizabeth reportedly adamant about a “half in, half out” arrangement for them; however, it had been hoped King Charles would take a less strict view.

Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “Meghan and Harry had always hoped that when Queen Elizabeth died, Charles would take a less strict view of what it means to be a working Royal. Six months in the UK as a working Royal followed by six months in the States would boost brand Sussex which is less and less interesting without the working Royal angle.

“The American public would have much preferred it if Harry had not given up his Royal role – that’s all he’s ever been trained for and that’s the main thing that made him interesting. Now he’s lost that, why should anyone in the States be interested – and Meghan hates the idea that she might be pulled down by this.”

However, their alleged hopes have not been met yet with the Sussex’s relationship with the Royal Family still frosty and any potential return or reconciliation between the two camps highly unlikely for the near future.