Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing to take a major step in “rebuilding trust” with the monarchy, according to sources.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering issuing a public apology to King Charles for causing “enormous pain” over the last five years, sources suggest. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could craft a statement that “gives the King the respect he wants without forcing Harry and Meghan to walk back every interview, documentary or page of Spare”, a source said. It comes amid the growing possibility of a reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Palace, with Harry and Meghan reuniting their children with Charles at Highgrove House last month. The source told royal journalist Rob Shuter: “Everyone agrees trust has to be rebuilt. An apology doesn’t have to be a surrender. It’s an acknowledgement that this family feud went too far. Charles wants peace – but he also wants respect. This could be the first real step towards both.”
The estrangement between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the Firm has been linked to the couple’s allegations of racism and mistreatment, and bombshell revelations made about members of the family in the duke’s memoir, Spare. This isn’t about Harry and Meghan admitting they were wrong about everything,” the source told Mr Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack. “It’s about acknowledging that the past five years have caused enormous pain. The debate now is over what an apology should say, and, just as importantly, what it shouldn’t.”
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Harry and Meghan are reportedly considering issuing a public apology to the King (Image: ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
‘King Charles’ sweet reaction’ when he hears Archie and Lilibet’s names – source
King Charles reportedly has a very sweet reaction when his two youngest grandchildren’s names are mentioned, a source has said.
The 77-year-old was reunited with his two youngest grandchildren last month, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took them to see their paternal grandfather at Highgrove House on July 10.

Archie and Lilibet (Image: Instagram/meghan)
Prince Harry ‘doesn’t want children to be seen’ for one key reason
A royal expert has shed light on why the public doesn’t get to see clear images of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children.
While Meghan Markle has posted some images, the children are often pictured from a distance or with their faces not visible.

Prince Harry (Image: GETTY)
Meghan Markle sparks fan fury after bizarre response in new video
Meghan Markle sparked debate among fans after giving some life advice to a group of young girls while promoting one of her films.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a new video promoting Cookie Queens, a documentary she executive-produced with her husband, Prince Harry, through their Archewell Productions company.

Meghan Markle (Image: GETTY)
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew’s ‘shock plan’ after birth of Eugenie’s baby – insider
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are reportedly hoping that the birth of their fifth grandchild will ease tensions with the Royal Family, an insider has shared.
The disgraced former couple lost their royal titles and Andrew, his royal honours, last year over their connection to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Sarah and Andrew (Image: GETTY)
Royal insider issues bombshell Prince Harry update
Prince Harry is not willing to do anything that would jeopardise the chance of reconciling with the Royal Family, insiders have revealed.
There has been growing belief that Harry is more determined than ever to repair his fractured relationships with his family.

Prince Harry (Image: GETTY)
‘Real reason’ Princess Eugenie chose Portugal for her life with 3 children
Princess Eugenie has one very specific reason for choosing Portugal as the place to raise her young family, with her newborn daughter having joined the family earlier this week.
Eugenie, who already shares two sons with Jack Brooksbank, welcomed her first daughter into the world in Portugal on August 3.

Princess Eugenie is now a mum to three little ones (Image: GETTY)
King Charles interrupts summer holiday to make secret visit
King Charles has paused his annual summer holiday at Balmoral to visit the town of Dingwall today.
The 77-year-old, who has been spending time at the Scottish estate with his family, was treated to a “truly memorable occasion” at a Scottish Highland community earlier today.

King Charles (Image: Ewen Weatherspoon/PA Wire)
POLL: Should Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be invited to Balmoral?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been invited to the Balmoral Estate in Scotland despite being stripped of his royal titles and being exiled to Marsh Farm in Norfolk, reports suggest.
Andrew has been keeping a low profile after concerns arose around his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew (Image: GETTY)
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Royal fans issue major complaint about Meghan Markle’s ‘fake’ new message
Meghan Markle was criticised by fans for being “fake” and “pretentious” after her latest message. The Duchess of Sussex sent a new message to her fans and customers for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, on Thursday evening, talking about her “summer in the garden”.
Meghan spoke about her “simple pleasures” that happen during the season, including fresh flowers in the morning, herbs for the table and fresh fruit.
But some fans were not impressed with the polished tone of the message and took to social media to express their views.

Meghan Markle sniffing flowers in her garden (Image: As Ever)
Meghan Markle sparks fan fury after bizarre response in new video
Meghan Markle sparked debate among fans after giving some life advice to a group of young girls while promoting one of her films.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a new video promoting Cookie Queens, a documentary she executive-produced with her husband, Prince Harry, through their Archewell Productions company.
One of the girls asked her about something she was told as a child that “still guides her to this day”. Meghan replied: “Keep a good heart.”
But some fans were not impressed with the answer, following her previous attacks to the Royal Family, or her estranged relationship with her father, Thomas Markle, and took to social media to express their views.

Meghan Markle has sparked debate (Image: Tasty)
Meghan Markle just broke one royal’s golden rule – now she’ll face the consequences
COMMENT: “It didn’t come as a surprise to many when Meghan decided to share a glimpse into her family’s trip to the UK, including a shot of her children at Althorp Estate, Princess Diana’s ancestral home, last month.
If the Duchess of Sussex has made a name for doing anything over her last decade in the international spotlight, it is knowing how to position herself for maximum visibility.
“It’s no wonder she was reportedly so upset to have been sidelined during the reunion between Prince Harry and King Charles last month.”
By Eleanor Burleigh

Meghan Markle shared photos from her family’s UK visit online last month (Image: Getty)
Meghan Markle hits back at critics with 4-word remark about ‘really hard days’
Meghan Markle opened up about the best life advice she has ever received in a new video. The Duchess of Sussex appeared in a new video promoting one of her films – Cookie Queens, which was released last year.
In a new video by Tasty, Meghan appeared alongside Cookie Queens director Alysa Nahmias and three Girl Scouts – Niki, Shannon-Elizabeth and Olive – in a bid to create the best Girl Scout Cookie.

Meghan Markle has revealed her favourite bit of advice (Image: YouTube/Tasty)
Princess Beatrice’s husband breaks silence on ‘family’ rumours with new interview
Princess Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has given a new interview about the best things in his life after a quiet few weeks while enjoying his summer holidays.
Edo, as he is otherwise known, is chief executive at his interiors business, Banda Property.
He sat down with The Gentleman’s Journal for a Q&A session this week for a “few questions on life, style, and the people and places that matter to him”.

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has given a new interview (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry ‘doesn’t want children to be seen’ for one key reason
A royal expert has shed light on why the public doesn’t get to see clear images of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children.
While Meghan Markle has posted some images, the children are often pictured from a distance or with their faces not visible.
Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson suggests it’s related to how Harry grew up, that he was always in the public eye, and now he’s hypersensitive.

Prince Harry now lives in Montecito, California, with Meghan Markle and their two children (Image: Getty)
Meghan Markle ally sets record straight after ‘MasterChef meltdown’ backlash
Meghan Markle’s TV appearance on MasterChef Australia sparked backlash after reports mentioned an alleged “meltdown” on set, but now one of the judges has set the record straight on what actually happened.
The Duchess of Sussex appeared as a guest judge on the 18th season of the cooking show last month, when contestants were challenged to transform a staple ingredient into a dish “fit for a duchess”.

Meghan Markle made a new TV appearance (Image: PA)
‘Prince Harry is desperate to be seen with his father – and William is worried’
ANALYSIS: “Prince Harry is desperate to be pictured alongside the King at the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games next year.
“It would mark a milestone moment for father and son after a tense and strained relationship following the Duke of Sussex’s decision to hurl furious attacks at the Royal Family in TV interviews, a Netflix documentary and his bombshell memoir Spare.”
By Emily Ferguson

Prince Harry is desperate to see his father – but Prince William has other plans (Image: Getty)
Queen Camilla’s fury is exactly what Meghan wants – there’s one uncomfortable truth
COMMENT: “King Charles and Queen Camilla wanted the Sussexes’ UK visit to be a quiet, private affair but the trouble with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is – they just can’t help themselves.
“Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet made only their second visit to Britain as a family-of-four last month, ostensibly to publicise the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.”
By Chris Riches

Charles and Camilla can never fully trust the Sussexes now (Image: Getty)
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