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

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Bitsky, L. (2026, October 7). The truth behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s rumored plans to apologize to Prince William, Kate Middleton. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/07/royal-family/the-truth-behind-meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-rumored-plans-to-apologize-to-prince-william-kate-middleton/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Leah Bitsky

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Royal journalist Tom Sykes and commentator Kinsey Schofield have dismissed reports that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan to apologize to Prince William and Kate Middleton for their 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview. Both sources close to the couple assert that there is no truth to these claims, with Schofield advising skepticism toward such rumors. The Daily Express had earlier reported that Markle and Harry might express regret over the interview’s contents but this was refuted by those within the royal circle who are aligned with the Sussexes.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are not planning to apologize to Prince William and Kate Middleton regarding their 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview, despite rumors circulating in the press. Royal journalist Tom Sykes told Page Six that these claims are "total rubbish," dismissing them as baseless. Kinsey Schofield, a royal commentator, echoed this sentiment on her podcast, stating that sources close to Markle and Harry have confirmed there is no truth to these reports. Both Markle and Harry maintain their stance from the interview and show no signs of regret or intention to apologize.

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4 of 25 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Who wrote this

Leah Bitsky
39 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been pushing RAVEC — the UK committee responsible for royal security arrangements — to grant them armed police protection while living in Britain, but a source exclusively told Page Six that their security would only be upgraded if a credible threat to their family emerged.
🔮 “Jack could be very particular about how he liked things,” a source shared with us.
🔮 “And they were able to time it so that they could do it right then.”
🔮 “She was at home and would spend the mornings reading the New York Times, listening to [WQXR Radio], talking to us as though she were herself,” Jane said while getting choked up.
🔮 “I wouldn’t describe Meghan as having fled the UK following the allegations against her father,” royal journalist Andrea Caamano exclusively told Page Six.
🔮 The royal family is expected to wash their hands of any drama surrounding Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., after he was accused of possessing a collection of child pornography, according to multiple royal insiders.
🔮 “This may give King Charles III the ammunition to take a firmer stance in distancing the monarchy from Harry and Meghan,” royal commentator Kinsey Schofield exclusively told Page Six.
🔮 She added, “When you love someone who is struggling, you want so desperately to find the right words, the right solution, the one thing that might make everything better.”
🔮 “Will William respond?
🔮 Last week, a judge ruled that Maceo would be testifying in court.
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Daily Express Montecito Page Six Page Six Daily the Daily Express

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Harry PERSON · 8× Archie PERSON · 4× Markle PERSON · 4× Meghan PERSON · 4× California GPE · 2× Kinsey Schofield PERSON · 2× Oprah ORG · 2× Page Six ORG · 2× Prince Harry PERSON · 2× Meghan Markle PERSON · 1×

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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.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-07
🔮 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.

Claims (25 extracted, 4 hedged)

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. asserted
Markle → plan → reports
“It is total rubbish,” royal journalist Tom Sykes told Page Six Wednesday regarding the rumors. asserted
Sykes → tell → rumors
The “Dukes” author noted that a source close to Harry dismissed the apology claims as “made up.” uncertain
source → note → claims
“And I believe them,” Sykes said. asserted
Sykes → believe → them
“Harry has always said he will never apologize for anything. asserted
he → say → anything
The writer understands that, like the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex also harbors zero regret over the explosive sit-down. asserted
Duchess → understand → down
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield also stated that there’s no credibility to the fodder. asserted
Schofield → state → fodder
“Prince Harry and Meghan remain defiant,” the “Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered” podcast host told Page Six Wednesday. asserted
host → remain → ?
“My own sources have told me this story is absolutely not true.” asserted
story → tell → me
“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.” uncertain
they → remain → skepticism
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. asserted
founder → report → 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. asserted
source → know → 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. uncertain
source → leave → color
The report stated that Harry was “angry with his family at the time,” and that Markle supported his point of view. asserted
Markle → state → view
“But they now realize what a low blow it was. asserted
it → realize → ?
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. asserted
plans → know → Wales
“They want to focus on the future, and are hoping that will include a reconciliation at some point,” the insider said. asserted
insider → want → point
“They really want a sit-down so they can address what they said, and Meghan will apologize.” asserted
Meghan → want → what
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.” uncertain
he → claim → color
She also claimed she was told Archie would not have a royal title and would not be entitled to security. asserted
Archie → claim → security
“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. asserted
Harry → go → controversy
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. asserted
Harry → make → Montecito
Their relocation and their bombshell interviews ignited an ongoing feud with William and Middleton, and they have yet to make amends. asserted
they → ignite → amends
In August, the couple shocked the world when they moved back to the UK after living in California for six years. asserted
they → shock → years
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. asserted
son → make → responsibilities
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