As it turns out, it is not only Prince Harry who is bending himself into a pretzel during his personal and public outreach to King Charles III.
Behind closed doors, his wife, Meghan Markle, is also devising clever ways to thaw the icy relationship and find a route back into His Majesty’s good graces.
For months, it had appeared that the Duchess of Sussex had washed her hands of all things royal. She made sure she never mentioned them, going out of her way to avoid posting pictures of the family while focusing heavily on her lifestyle business — selling candles, pushing jams, promoting clothes and accessories, and giving speeches.
But her secret is now out. While Prince Harry spoke openly about his father and pleaded for a reunion, Meghan Markle quietly sent lavish gifts and wrote personal notes to capture the King‘s attention and affection. The prince is reportedly convinced that if they are going to win over the Monarch, his wife needs to be just as actively involved as he is.
Prince Harry Pleads To Be Part Of Monarchy Forever
The desire for a royal reconciliation has been a driving force for the Duke of Sussex. Prince Harry recently told the BBC that he would like to reconcile with Charles and insisted that he will forever be a royal, openly pleading with his family to find a way forward.
The prince stated: “I would love to get my father back. I would love to have my brother back. I want a family, not an institution.”
Before the Sussexes broke away from the Royal Family in January 2020, King Charles and the Duchess of Sussex shared a remarkably close bond.
Prince Harry claimed in Spare that the royals became the family that Markle never had. The then-Prince of Wales even walked Meghan down the aisle at her 2018 wedding in her father’s absence.
Now, the Sussexes are hoping to tap into that past affection, and Harry is ecstatic that his wife has joined the mission.
An insider claimed: “It was her idea to share a photo of the King in her [wedding anniversary] Instagram post – that was calculated – and Harry couldn’t be happier that she and he are finally on the same page when it comes to his family.”
Meghan Markle Sends Coronation Gift Basket To Palace
The secret charm offensive escalated significantly during a recent major royal milestone. The insider claimed via Express that, a few weeks ago, Meghan Markle put together a “huge gift basket” for the anniversary of Charles and Camilla’s Coronation, making sure to include a “sweet note” written directly to the Monarch.
The source revealed: “She received in return a thank-you note from the King, it is believed. It is thought they will keep making the effort until Charles tells them to stop making contact.”
For Prince Harry, this coordinated effort is relief. He had previously expressed deep sorrow over how isolated his family had become from the House of Windsor.
The prince claimed: “They’ve shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile. They feel as though it’s better to keep us, somehow, as the villains.”
King Charles Responds With Dignified Silence Amid Leak Fears
Despite the Duchess of Sussex’s heartfelt gestures and the brief exchange of a polite, simple thank-you note, the olive branch has ultimately been met with loud, what appears to be dignified silence. The King currently has absolutely no plans to call the couple or invite them back to the United Kingdom for the summer holidays. Prince Harry will be in his homeland for several events surrounding the Invictus Games.
The source revealed that the Monarch is fiercely protecting his health and privacy during his cancer treatment. He feels that anything he says to Harry and Meghan will inevitably be held against him and the monarchy in the court of public opinion and that it will be leaked to the media immediately.
The source concluded to the media outlet: “The King loves his son, but he is fragile. There is a deep-seated fear that any private conversation will find its way into a book, an interview, or a Netflix special, and he simply cannot risk the stress right now.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face a near-impossible battle in achieving their goals, as an impenetrable firewall known as Prince William has been erected between them and the King. With the Prince of Wales firmly guarding the monarchy’s gates, that icy barrier is not opening anytime soon.
