**Meghan Markle Has Emotional Phone Call with King Charles Amid Royal Rift**
*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:42 p.m. ET*
Meghan Markle has spoken directly with King Charles in what sources described to RadarOnline.com as 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 within the family.
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 viewed as a symbolic olive branch. Harry, who stepped down from royal duties alongside Meghan in 2020, has spent the intervening years making several high-profile criticisms of the monarchy — ranging from the couple’s explosive Oprah Winfrey interview to Harry’s Netflix docuseries and memoir *Spare*.
According to a royal aide, Markle’s peacemaking call was Harry’s way of signaling his desire to reconnect through family ties.
The 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 remained cautious.
A senior insider commented, “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 and William Remain Distant
Queen Camilla, 78, was absent from the meeting, with aides stating she had “no intention” of engaging.
A source said, “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 declined to meet, a decision that royal watchers consider 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.”
### Roots of the Rift
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 connected to his wider commitments.
A palace figure noted, “The Invictus Games return 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 note, saying earlier this year, “There’s no point fighting any more; life is precious.”
But one insider summed up the mood bluntly, adding, “The mistrust runs deep. Unless William comes on board, nothing will move forward.”
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