With a sceptical public and hostility from a lot of the press, the Sussexes face quite a challenge. Still, they really could help themselves
They’re back! Harry and Meghan’s quiet return to England this week, via Birmingham airport, was much anticipated but scarcely celebrated – no bunting or street parties.
So far there are many questions but very few answers: not just “why return now?” and “why so suddenly?”, but also questions of security: who pays if not themselves, given that they are not working royals? And where will the money come from to keep them in the style to which they are accustomed?
Steve Bates is a former Guardian royal correspondent
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