Meeting with King Charles reinforces Meghan Markle’s confidence in the royal family
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would have achieved progress in relations with the Royal Family, even without the consent of Prince William and Kate Middleton. A recent meeting with senior royals appears to have injected new confidence into Meghan, insiders indicate. The couple would be strengthening ties with King Charles, despite tensions with the Waleses, which, for the Sussexes, represents significant progress and the hope of a more consolidated role in the monarchy. The incident occurred on August 14, 2026.
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The couple Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would be sure to have made progress with the Royal Family, ignoring the approval of Prince William and Kate Middleton. They reportedly met with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House the previous month. The couple’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were also present at the visit.
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This meeting generated discussions about a possible improvement in family relationships. There is speculation that King Charles could even invite the Sussexes to Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. However, there is no official confirmation of these plans so far.

For the Duchess of Sussex, the advance would be particularly relevant. A person close to the couple said William and Kate’s lack of approval actually “boosted Meghan’s confidence.” This same source reported that “it is becoming increasingly clear that they do not need William and Kate’s approval”, adding that King Charles’ efforts to resolve the family issue are “extremely gratifying” for Markle.
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The source also stated that the Sussexes believe their children can now have a secure place within the family. This aspect is reportedly of great importance to the couple, as they seek to rebuild their relationship with the 77-year-old monarch.
However, the relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton remains complex. The same source suggested that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry believe that the Waleses made the reconciliation process difficult. “Both Meghan and Harry believe William and Kate did everything they could to make their lives as difficult as possible,” the source said, adding that the couple feels “vindicated” because those efforts allegedly “failed.”
Despite the alleged feeling of revenge, the source clarified that this does not imply that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given up on getting closer to the future king and his wife. They would “still very much like to have a better relationship” with the couple.
The rift in the royal family has worsened since Harry and Meghan stepped back from their duties as senior royals in 2020. Their subsequent interviews and Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” have publicly exposed the private tensions. Since then, Harry has sought to reestablish his family connection, and, according to a close source, the relationship with King Charles appears to be progressing.
















