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A Royal 'Peace Summit': Prince Harry, Meghan Seek Reconciliation With King Charles
Last Updated: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aim to mend ties with King Charles III amid his health issues. A discreet London meeting sparked talk of a royal "peace summit." Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly seeking to mend their fractured relationship with King Charles III as concerns grow over the monarch's health. Pagesix reported, citing sources in the know, that senior staff members representing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted in London last week holding a discreet meeting with King Charles' top communications aide, prompting speculation of a possible royal 'peace summit." The meeting, held at the private Royal Over-Seas League club, included Meredith Maines, the Sussexes' chief communications officer and Liam Maguire, their UK press lead. On the royal side was Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary. Hugo Vickers, royal biographer and friend of the family, said, 'They may well have just been discussing routine things, which is more than likely. But at some point, you have got to reconcile." 'The Ball Is In Prince Harry's Court' The urgency behind Prince Harry's effort reportedly stems from King Charles' ongoing cancer battle. While palace sources say the 76-year-old monarch is receiving the best possible treatment, he is not yet cured. Hugo Vickers said that the weight of time and distance is falling heavily on Prince Harry, telling the outlet, 'Harry would be riddled with guilt if he never saw his dad again. The ball is in Harry's court. He is the one who has to apologize and beg for forgiveness- not the other way around." The last time Prince Harry saw his father was in February 2024, shortly after King Charles publicly confirmed his cancer diagnosis. The meeting lasted just 30 minutes. Hugo Vickers said, 'I don't think we'll see Harry returning to royal duties but on a personal level, it would be good if he's able to get on terms with his father." A Balmoral Invitation For Prince Harry-Meghan? Royal insiders speculate that King Charles may extend a private invitation to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children- Prince Archie, 6 and Princess Lilibet, 4- to join him at Balmoral, the King's Scottish estate, where he traditionally spends August. 'It's his house- he can do whatever he likes," Hugo Vickers said, adding, 'But there's quite a lot of ground to be made up." Despite the Sussexes' apparent outreach, relations between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, remain ice-cold. The two have reportedly not spoken in years and sources close to Prince William say he has no intention of reconciling. However, Hugo Vickers suggested that Princess Eugenie, daughter of Prince Andrew and a close friend of Prince Harry's, could be key to bridging the family divide. 'Eugenie seems to be the one in touch with Harry and could broker the deal- especially where the children are concerned. They are going to grow up and work out that their first cousin, Prince George, is going to be the King of England," Hugo Vickers said. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 19:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-05-2025
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- Time of India
Blake Lively reportedly pressured Taylor Swift to delete their texts as legal firestorm with Justin Baldoni intensifies
Lively allegedly asked Swift to erase their chats, according to new legal documents in relation to the court fight between Lively and Baldoni. Baldoni's lawyers said they found out about Blake's request from an anonymous source who they believe is trustworthy, as mentioned in the Page six report. There is no proof yet that Blake actually asked Taylor to delete their chats. Baldoni's lawyers also said that Blake's lawyer, Michael Gottlieb, requested Taylor Swift 's legal team to make a public statement in support of Blake. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo The filing claims the request made it seem like, if Taylor didn't help, private texts in Blake's possession would be leaked. Baldoni's team said someone from Swift's side responded to these threats in writing and sent it to Gottlieb. Baldoni's lawyers now want those chats. They said those messages would show an attempt to scare or pressure a key witness in the case. Live Events However, Blake's lawyer called all these claims "categorically false" and said they were 'completely untethered from reality', according to the Page Six report. A judge, Lewis Leman, ruled that Baldoni's claims can't be used in court. The judge also said the claims were just to 'promote public scandal' and were based on belief, not solid evidence. The start of the Drama The issue began in December 2024 when Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni . A month later, Baldoni filed a countersuit accusing her of defamation and extortion, also bringing up Taylor Swift. Baldoni's side said Blake called Taylor Swift and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, 'dragons' who protect her during creative fights. His lawyers said it was clear Baldoni was up against not just Blake, but her powerful celebrity friends. When people found out that Taylor Swift got a subpoena, her publicist told Page Six she wasn't involved with the movie at all. Taylor has not made a public statement, according to the report. As reported by Page Six, Taylor and Blake are trying to move forward as friends, even though Taylor initially felt 'used.' Blake Lively talked about the situation briefly on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Blake Lively said, 'It's been a really intense year for me'. She also mentioned that she had some of the best and worst moments of her life this year. FAQs Q1. Why is Taylor Swift in Blake Lively's legal fight? Her name came up in court documents about deleted texts and support requests. Q2. What did the judge say about the things said by Justin Baldoni? The judge ruled they can't be used in court and were mostly based on belief.
