Prince Harry has set-up a 'flexible formula' to 'keep doors open'

Prince Harry has been inching toward a royal reconciliation, taking it one step at a time, and he seems to be watching his words to make sure he doesn't overcommit, says one royal expert.

Following his meeting with King Charles, Harry's spokesperson released a statement saying the Duke hopes to be a part of the "functioning wider family again," which could be interpreted in a number of ways.

We reached out to Emma Fabiani, who runs a Meghan Markle fanpage on Instagram, to ask her about what to expect.

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Fabiani, who has amassed over 800,000 followers on Instagram, said: "On the possibility that Harry returns 'part-time' to the wider 'functioning family,' for now it is more an interpretation than a defined plan."

She explained: "It is an intentionally flexible formula, useful to keep doors open without rigid commitments."

Since meeting with Charles, there's been speculation over whether or not Harry will be returning to the fold, in which we spoke to Fabiani about.

According to Fabiani, it is plausible, but it comes with a condition, that the Sussexes' life and projects in the United States are not put on hold.

Charles is reportedly upholding the late Queen's rule that members of the Royal Family cannot carry out royal duties and pursue commercial gains as private citizens.

If there are plans for the Sussexes to play a bigger role in royal life, in a more official capacity, it may call on a workaround.

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Harry had a chance to sit down with his father, which is a step in the right direction, but a royal reconciliation isn't going to happen overnight with more steps to come.

At this point in time, it's not known if they will successfully reach a royal reconciliation, but if they do in fact get there, Fabiani doesn't expect a big production.

She said: "In terms of reconciliation, I do not expect theatrical gestures. No balcony moments or staged photos: rather small, private steps, away from the spotlight, where people can really talk and listen."

She added: "This is the kind of path I imagine and that many of my followers say they prefer: fewer symbols, more quiet actions."

"On the fanpage side, the sentiment I see is one of cautious hope: people want to see small real steps, without unrealistic expectations."