13/07/2025
A reconciliation between the Sussexes and the House of Windsor might be happening soon as top aides of His Majesty King Charles III and his estranged son, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, held a secret meeting last week, reports have revealed.
This move comes after the Duke of Sussex commented that the "ball of reconciliation" now lays in his father's hand after losing his battle on security issues.
Last week, sources claimed, the step towards reconciliation had been held. However, it remains to be seen if "truce" will be made since the centre of this so-called royal "feud" is not Harry but his wife, Meghan.
The House of Windsor has spent years dealing with the fallout of Prince Harry's decision to marry American actress Meghan Markle, and her inability to handle the royal life.
The news that the King and his son's top aides held a secret peace summit at a London private members' club, nevertheless
offered a glimpse of hope.
According to The Sun, at least three representatives from both sides were seen speaking at the Royal Over-Seas League, which is just minutes from King Charles's London residence, Clarence House.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 after Prince Harry was reportedly afraid of his wife's security in the UK after she became the target of criticism.
They remained distant ever since moving to the US, and Prince Harry's relationship with the King and his only brother have both fractured.
The Sun even reported last week how Charles believes Prince Harry is totally "whipped" by Meghan Markle, according to royal expert Esther Krauke.
Last week's meeting was the first time that "a channel of communication has opened for the first time in years".
"There was no formal agenda during the meeting, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about", according to The Sun.
During last week's meeting, Prince Harry was represented by his chief communications officer and head of his household in Montecito, California, Meredith Maines, who jetted from California to the UK just for the said meeting. Liam Maguire, head of the Sussexes' PR team in the UK, was also present.
The King was represented by his communications secretary Tobyn Andreae. The details of the conversation, however, remained private.
