Despite Harry and Meghan's usual insistence on privacy, it seems that this heartfelt gesture made its way into the newspapers. A Sussex source, however, denies any involvement in the leak and considers it a warm attempt at reconciliation between the estranged royals. This phone call was their first chat in six months, following the announcement of Harry's Memoir.
While Page Six reported Harry's desire for a better relationship with his father, palace insiders confirmed that no calls occurred due to the King's busy schedule. Meghan's friend, Omid Scobie, revealed that Meghan has been in contact with King Charles, even sending over photos of their children, Prince Archie (4) and Princess Lilibet (2). However, the source close to the Palace clarified that Meghan doesn't have a direct line to the king, hence the photos being sent to the king's office.
The authenticity of these children's identities is unclear. Additionally, Meghan has reportedly requested an allowance from the king by sending emails, but there has been no response from the palace office.
It's evident that Harry and Meghan are eager to improve their relationship with Charles, potentially for financial support. Some see this as an attempt to one-up Catherine, the king's beloved daughter-in-law, following a comment she made during a Kenyan trip. Meghan's actions are seen by some as an attempt to remind the world of her royal connection, even though she is not in direct contact with King Charles.
Given her previous behavior, including public disrespect toward the Queen on Netflix, it's not surprising that King Charles may not be eager to engage with Meghan. Furthermore, her insistence on controlling the narrative through leaks and other means may hinder any progress toward rebuilding trust.
The general sentiment among insiders is that Harry and Meghan need to focus on improving their behavior and actions over the next four to six months to regain public goodwill. However, their track record of offensive decisions due to their mental health problems may continue to hinder their progress. Some even speculate that discussions about divorce could push them toward much-needed change.
