Prince Harry has taken a surprising step toward reconciliation with his father, King Charles, by reportedly offering a rare apology during a private meeting in London earlier this September.
According to insiders, the Duke of Sussex used the opportunity to acknowledge the hurt caused by his and Meghan Markle’s past public remarks, marking one of the first times he has openly admitted to mistakes.
A royal source revealed to RadarOnline that Harry was deeply emotional during the exchange. “This was the first occasion in a long time that Harry actually offered an apology,” the insider explained. “He acknowledged that some of his and Meghan’s public remarks had been hurtful. Whether Charles accepted it is unclear, but the exchange was certainly emotional.”
The meeting, which took place at Clarence House, has been described as one of the most significant attempts by Harry to bridge the rift that has plagued his relationship with his father since his decision to step back from royal life in 2020.
Adding to the surprising development, Meghan Markle reportedly joined the meeting via a call, marking the first time she has directly spoken with King Charles in two years.
According to sources, Meghan’s call was brief but meaningful. “The call was brief, but it carried weight,” one insider said. “Meghan told the King she wanted to see relationships repaired. Harry was eager to show them both that the family bond is still there and that it could be rebuilt, particularly for the children’s sake. He’s determined to make it feel like one united family again.”
The involvement of Meghan was said to be largely symbolic, but her willingness to participate suggested a desire to soften tensions between the Sussexes and the wider Royal Family.
Still not everyone in the Royal Family is convinced reconciliation is possible. Another insider claimed, “Meghan’s call was more symbolic than substantial no one believes a brief greeting can undo years of tension.
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King Charles might be inclined to forgive, but it’s William Harry has to win over, and he isn’t shifting. And Camilla? She hasn’t forgotten the insults and has no interest in engaging.”
The reported meeting did not include Prince William, Kate Middleton or Queen Camilla. Their absence, according to commentators, underscores the complicated nature of Harry’s ongoing estrangement from the family.
For Harry, however, the chance to speak directly to his father seems to have been a small but important step in showing that his intentions are genuine. With his children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet growing up in California far away from royal life, the Duke is said to be increasingly determined to ensure they still have a connection to their royal heritage.
Royal watchers note that Harry’s apology if accurate marks a dramatic shift in tone from the Duke, who has spent years openly criticizing life inside the monarchy, particularly through his memoir Spare and multiple media appearances.
Whether King Charles chooses to accept Harry’s olive branch remains unclear, but the monarch’s reputation for forgiveness may work in his son’s favor.
Still, many experts point out that the ultimate barrier remains Harry’s fractured bond with Prince William. Until the brothers reconcile, full peace within the family may remain out of reach.
For now, Harry’s private apology has sparked speculation that the Sussexes could be slowly inching toward a new phase in their relationship with the monarchy even if the road to healing is still a long one.
