According to a report from the DailyMail, the prospect of Harry and Meghan accompanying the President on his return to the US in September 2022 was quickly labeled a "non-starter," with little discussion surrounding the matter.
An anonymous source mentioned that granting their request would have caused considerable commotion and strained relations with the Palace and the new King.
Earlier that year, First Lady Jill Biden was reportedly invited to attend Prince Harry's Invictus Games held in the Netherlands in April 2022. However, she reportedly declined the invitation due to concerns about potentially offending the royal family.
"Pete Buttigieg, US Secretary of Transportation, and his husband Chasten Buttigieg led the US delegation to the 2022 Invictus Games instead," the source revealed. The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, honor wounded servicemen, women, and veterans. Dr. Biden had previously attended the Invictus Games in 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Despite being denied their request to fly on Air Force One, Harry and Meghan have had numerous interactions with US political leaders in the past.
In conclusion, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's desire to return to the United States on the President's plane was met with disappointment, highlighting the complexities of royal diplomacy and international relations.
