King Charles and Prince Harry’s long-awaited reunion is having side effects with the monarch’s relationship with the Duke of Sussex’s wife, Meghan Markle.
A source told Radar Online in a report published on September 23, 2025, that Meghan made a “humiliating” and “grovelling” call to Charles after Harry informed her that the king was “hurt” by “public rmearks” they had made as a couple.
“This was the first occasion in a long time that Harry actually offered an apology,” the insider said. “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 source claimed that the call, which lasted a few minutes, was the first time Meghan had spoken to Charles in two years and that Harry was the one who encouraged her to make contact with his father.
“The call was brief, but it carried weight,” the source 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.”
As for the result of the call, the source claimed that it was only the start of Harry and Meghan’s journey to get back in the good graces of the British royal family. The insider also added that, while Charles is open to repairing his relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, his wife, Queen Camilla, is less than excited to do so after Harry referred to her as a “villain” in his 2023 book, Spare.
“Meghan’s call was more symbolic than substantial – no one believes a brief greeting can undo years of tension,” the insider said. “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.”
As for Harry’s intentions with reuniting with Charles, which happened while he was in the UK for the WellChild Awards in September 2025, the source claimed that the Duke of Sussex had ulterior motives. “Some believe he’s maneuvering to edge his way back into the fold, and that it is inevitable he will betray them all over again,” the insider said.
The source continued, “Despite the interviews and the memoir, he still seems to want the privileges of royal life without the responsibilities. With the Invictus Games set to return to the UK in 2027, he understands the event carries more clout with royal backing. But without William’s support, it won’t have the same influence.”