A source close to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has denied a report that the couple plans to apologize to Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
On October 7, PEOPLE reported that the source called the alleged apology plan “nonsense.” The denial followed an Express story claiming the Sussexes hoped to apologize to Prince William and Catherine over comments in their 2021 Oprah interview.
Why is an apology being discussed now?
The apology report follows Harry and Meghan’s return to Britain.
In August, PEOPLE reported that the couple would relocate to the U.K. for an extended period with Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex while keeping their Montecito home. After years of living in California, their return brought renewed attention to their relationship with Harry’s family.
PEOPLE’s August coverage explored the possibility of future family encounters while emphasizing that proximity alone would not resolve years of hurt and mistrust. Sources also cautioned that the stay was not necessarily permanent.
What sparked the latest headlines?
The October 6 Express report, syndicated by AOL, alleged that the couple wanted to make amends over the Oprah interview, particularly Meghan’s account of a royal family member discussing their unborn son’s skin color. It presented an apology as part of an effort to repair family relationships. Those were attributed claims, rather than an announced plan from Harry and Meghan.
Now, PEOPLE’s source has disputed that account.
What has been confirmed?
Neither report establishes an agreed apology or reconciliation meeting. PEOPLE’s account is an unnamed source’s denial of a specific claim, rather than a public statement from Harry and Meghan.
