Why the royal family is reluctant to reconcile with Meghan Markle despite Prince Harry peace talks
Just weeks after the Duke of Sussex sent his aides to London to meet with King Charles' communications secretary, it emerged that the core of the royal rift hasn't changed.
According to insiders, trust — or lack thereof — remains at the heart of the yearslong family feud — and insiders believe that the 'Suits' alum is to blame.
4 The British royal family is extremely reluctant to reconcile with Meghan Markle, according to a new report.
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'They just don't trust her,' a source told the Daily Express of the duchess, who is celebrating her 44th birthday Monday.
The insider alleged that while the Windsor clan is open to a resolution with the 'Spare' author, the same can't be said for their thoughts on the As Ever founder.
Per the report, the future of the family's dynamics may see Harry venture to and from the UK solo — meaning that his wife and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, will not join him.
The source alleged that the royal family's greatest fear is having any conversation they have with Markle become material for the next money-making venture she throws herself into.
4 According to insiders, lack of trust remains at the heart of the yearslong family feud.
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The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
It's no secret that the Sussex camp has been embroiled in an ongoing feud with the Windsor clan since quitting royal life in 2020 and moving across the pond.
Their royal exit was closely followed by several high-publicity projects such as their six-part Netflix documentary, their bombshell sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Harry's protocol-shattering memoir, 'Spare.'
4 The insider alleged that while the Windsor clan is open to a resolution with the 'Spare' author, the same can't be said for their thoughts on Markle.
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In 'Spare,' which became the fastest-selling nonfiction book of all time following its release in January 2023, Harry left no stone unturned as he dished on all the family drama within the Firm.
Among the many eyebrow-raising revelations, the memoir details Harry's contentious relationships with his father and brother, Prince William, and the problems caused by his marriage to Markle that caused him to shut the door on royal life altogether.
They have only returned to the UK a few times since.
In the years that followed, the monarch, 76, has kept a stoic silence on top of a 5,459-mile-long distance from his estranged youngest son and his family.
However, in recent weeks Harry has noted he's serious about reconciling with his family members by offering to share his diary dates with the royal family to ensure total transparency.
4 The Sussexes shut the door on royal life in 2020 and moved across the pond.
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What's more, the offer has reportedly been extended to the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have not spoken to the Sussexes in years.
Still, it's said that Charles is 'cautious and wary' of the Invictus Games founder's overdue attempt at gluing the family back together.
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