Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have admitted they took things too far with the Royal Family and are said to be considering an apology as hopes of repairing their relationship with the monarchy continue to grow.
According to a new report, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recognise that some of their public comments after leaving royal duties in 2020 created deeper tensions than they had anticipated.
The couple are now reportedly hoping to move beyond those disputes, with an unnamed source claiming they believe an apology could eventually help open the door to a reconciliation with members of the Royal Family.
Particular attention has reportedly been placed on their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, which became one of the most consequential moments in the Sussexes’ relationship with the monarchy.
The source claimed Harry and Meghan now view the interview as their “one big regret” following their decision to step away from royal duties and establish a new life in the United States.
The insider also claimed Meghan has privately reconsidered comments made during the interview concerning a conversation about the potential skin colour of Archie before his birth.
At the time, Meghan said a member of the Royal Family had expressed concerns about how dark Archie’s skin might be. Harry later clarified that neither Queen Elizabeth II nor Prince Philip was involved in that conversation, while the identity of the person discussed has never been publicly confirmed by the couple.
According to the source cited by the Daily Express, Harry and Meghan now recognise that the emotional circumstances surrounding their departure influenced the way they responded publicly.
“They both know they’re hot-headed and realise they took things too far,” the insider claimed, adding that the couple allegedly now believe they should have remained quieter.
The source further claimed that the Sussexes want to concentrate on the future rather than repeatedly revisit the disagreements that have kept them apart from other members of the Royal Family.
Their reported desire for a reconciliation comes as Harry and Meghan are spending an extended period in Britain, renewing speculation about whether their presence could eventually lead to more direct contact with the Royal Family.
The couple have previously made clear that they would like their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to maintain a connection with their British heritage, adding another personal dimension to their hopes for improved family relations.
However, there has been no confirmed announcement that Harry and Meghan have formally apologised to King Charles, Prince William or other members of the Royal Family over their past comments.
The insider claimed the couple ultimately want a private sit-down where they can address what was said during the most difficult period of their relationship with the monarchy.
According to the source, Meghan would be prepared to apologise as part of that conversation, while both she and Harry would seek to explain their actions rather than continue the public dispute.
Any such meeting would represent a significant change after years of strained relations, but there is currently no official confirmation from Buckingham Palace or the Sussexes that an apology or reconciliation meeting has been arranged.
For now, the reported claims offer a potentially dramatic new chapter in the Sussexes’ complicated relationship with the Royal Family, suggesting that Harry and Meghan may be increasingly focused on repairing the damage of the past rather than continuing the battles that followed their royal exit.
