**Meghan Markle Makes Emotional Call to King Charles Amid Prince Harry’s Reconciliation Efforts**
*Published Sept. 22, 2025 | 4:42 p.m. ET*
Meghan Markle has spoken directly with King Charles in what sources tell RadarOnline.com was an “emotional” call, as Prince Harry attempts to rebuild fractured ties with his family after years of estrangement.
Harry, 41, recently met his father for a tightly controlled 54-minute meeting at Clarence House — their first face-to-face encounter in 19 months.
### Harry Finally Says Sorry
Insiders say the meeting was intended as a step toward reconciliation, though Harry’s brother, Prince William, declined to attend, underscoring the scale of the ongoing rift.
Meghan, 44, who remained in California with her and Harry’s children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, briefly joined the conversation via phone. One insider revealed, “Harry told his father he was sorry for the way things unfolded in public — it was the first apology in years. Meghan briefly joined the call, and the exchange turned unexpectedly tender. Charles was moved, though it’s uncertain how much faith he placed in it.”
### Charles Stays Wary
The meeting was seen as a symbolic olive branch. Since stepping down from royal duties with Meghan in 2020, Harry has made a series of high-profile criticisms of the monarchy — from the couple’s explosive Oprah Winfrey interview to Harry’s Netflix docuseries and his memoir *Spare*.
According to a royal aide, Markle’s peacemaking call was Harry’s way of showing that he wanted to reconnect through family ties. An aide explained, “Harry was eager to show that Meghan remains central and that their children could help mend fences. His hope is to bring everyone back together as one family.”
Despite the warmer tone, palace sources say the mood was cautious. A senior insider added, “Charles was cautious. With the public eye on him, it would have looked worse to refuse the meeting. But whether he trusts Harry’s sincerity is another question.”
### Camilla Wants No Part
Queen Camilla, 78, was absent from the meeting, and aides said she had “no intention” of engaging. A source commented, “Camilla is pragmatic and steady. She feels Harry pushed her away with his past claims and doesn’t see any point in engaging now.”
Prince William, 43, also refused to meet — a decision royal watchers see as pivotal. One palace source said, “Charles might be easier to approach, but William is the real hurdle. He’s the future king, and he’s not shifting his stance.”
### The Roots of the Royal Feud
The origins of the royal feud date back to 2020, when Harry and Meghan left the UK for California. Since then, their media projects have fueled mistrust within the royal household.
### Harry Plays Peacemaker
Insiders believe Harry’s timing is tied to his wider commitments. A palace figure noted, “The Invictus Games come back to the UK in 2027, and Harry needs Meghan by his side to keep the funding strong. That’s why he’s suddenly pushing the family angle.”
Still, Harry has publicly struck a conciliatory tone. Speaking earlier this year, he said, “There’s no point fighting any more; life is precious.”
However, one insider summed up the mood bluntly: “The mistrust runs deep. Unless William comes on board, nothing will move forward.”
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