The truth behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s rumored plans to apologize to Prince William, Kate Middleton

See more of our coverage in your search results. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren’t planning to apologize to Prince William and Kate Middleton over their bombshell 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview — despite reports claiming otherwise. “It is total rubbish,” royal journalist Tom Sykes told Page Six Wednesday regarding the rumors. The “Dukes” author noted that a source close to Harry dismissed the apology claims as “made up.” Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (seen here visiting the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia in April) are not planning to apologize to Prince William and Kate Middleton for their 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview. Getty Images “It is total rubbish,” royal journalist Tom Sykes told Page Six of the rumors Meghan and Harry would express regret to William and Middleton (seen here at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May). Getty Images “And I believe them,” Sykes said. “Harry has always said he will never apologize for anything.” The writer understands that, like the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex also harbors zero regret over the explosive sit-down. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield also stated that there’s no credibility to the fodder. “Prince Harry and Meghan remain defiant,” the “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered” podcast host told Page Six Wednesday. “My own sources have told me this story is absolutely not true.” “If anything, the pattern has remained consistent,” she said, adding, “I would treat claims that they now regret Oprah and are preparing to ‘eat crow’ with serious skepticism.” Sykes said Harry (seen here with William, Markle and Middleton at Westminster Abbey in 2018) “will never apologize.” MEGA Kinsey Schofield also told Page Six that Markle and Harry (seen here with William and Middleton in 2018) “remain defiant.” AP On Tuesday, the Daily Express reported that the As Ever founder and Harry were planning to “express their regrets” to royal family members over their interview with Winfrey. “Harry and Meghan have always known since they decided to return to the UK that they would need to eat humble pie,” the source claimed to the outlet. “Their one big regret about leaving the royal family for the US was their interview with Oprah, and Meghan knows her biggest mistake was her claim that a royal family member had discussed Archie’s skin color,” the source continued. The report stated that Harry was “angry with his family at the time,” and that Markle supported his point of view. Markle and Harry sat for a two-hour bombshell interview with Winfrey in 2021 (seen above). Markle (seen here with Harry during the 2021 interview) claimed that a royal family member expressed concerns over Archie’s skin color. AP “But they now realize what a low blow it was. They both know they’re hot-headed and realize they took things too far,” the Daily Express source claimed, adding that Markle and Harry’s long-term plans for returning to the UK include burying the hatchet with the Prince and Princess of Wales. “They want to focus on the future, and are hoping that will include a reconciliation at some point,” the insider said. “They really want a sit-down so they can address what they said, and Meghan will apologize.” In the infamous 2021 interview with Winfrey, Markle and Harry didn’t hold back as they aired family secrets in a two-hour CBS primetime special. Markle, who was pregnant with Prince Archie, 7, at the time of the sit-down, claimed that a member of the royal family had “several” conversations expressing concerns about their son’s skin color and “how dark his skin might be when he’s born.” She also claimed she was told Archie would not have a royal title and would not be entitled to security. A source told Daily Express that Markle and Harry (seen here with William and Middleton at a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in 2019) were knew they “would need to eat humble pie” upon their UK return. REUTERS William and Middleton (seen above at Windsor Castle in March) are still feuding with Markle and Harry. Getty Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “That conversation I am never going to share, but at the time it was awkward; I was a bit shocked,” Harry said, without addressing the controversy further. Markle shared in the interview that she had experienced suicidal thoughts after joining the royal family. She also claimed that it was Middleton who made her cry during her wedding planning process and not the other way around. In 2020, Harry and Markle eventually made the decision to resign from their royal duties and live with Archie and their daughter, Lilibet, 5, in Montecito, California. Their relocation and their bombshell interviews ignited an ongoing feud with William and Middleton, and they have yet to make amends. In August, the couple shocked the world when they moved back to the UK after living in California for six years. The Sussexes (seen here with William and Middleton at the Royal Foundation Forum in London, England in 2018) resigned from their royal duties in 2020. Getty Images Markle and Harry (seen here with William and Middleton in 2022) moved back to the UK in August. AP Upon their return, King Charles III, 77, made a rare statement clarifying that his younger son and daughter-in-law remain private citizens and will not be taking on any official royal responsibilities. Since then, Markle, 45, and Harry, 42, have kept a low profile — though they have been spotted in a few low-key outings in the Cotswolds, where they are allegedly living at the moment. While Charles appears to be warming back up to Markle and Harry, William and Kate are still giving the Sussexes the cold shoulder. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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