In a plot twist worthy of a royal soap opera, Meghan Markle is reportedly extending an olive branch to Kate Middleton, in what some are calling a desperate bid to heal their long-standing rift. This move comes as Kate publicly battles cancer, adding another layer of complexity to their already fraught relationship.
According to sources, Meghan reached out to Kate in the lead-up to Trooping the Colour, expressing a desire to “move past the dispute” and “find a way towards healing” the fractured relationships within the family. Meghan, ever the image-conscious royal, is said to be “desperate” to come across as the bigger person, hoping to emerge as a sort of royal peacemaker (The News) (Hindustan Times).
Despite the tension and years of public fallout, Meghan’s heart apparently goes out to Kate during her health struggle. The Duchess of Sussex reportedly conveyed her sympathies, recognizing the difficulty of Kate’s situation. However, insiders note that it’s not just up to Meghan and Harry to mend fences; the ball is also in Kate and William’s court (Peoplemag).
The backdrop to this olive branch is Harry’s explosive memoir “Spare,” which detailed a particularly bitter disagreement between Meghan and Kate over Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress, leaving Meghan “on the floor sobbing” before the Sussexes’ wedding. Harry’s book also chronicled a physical altercation between the brothers, further straining family ties (The News) (Hindustan Times).
As Kate deals with her cancer diagnosis, Harry and Meghan have publicly wished her health and healing. Their supportive stance comes despite Meghan’s lingering feelings that Kate should have backed her more during her tumultuous entry into royal life (Peoplemag).
Royal watchers and the public are now left wondering: will this olive branch lead to a genuine reconciliation, or is it just another episode in the ongoing saga of royal drama? Your thoughts?