Meghan Markle has reportedly outlined two non-negotiable conditions before she would consider reconciling with Prince William and Kate Middleton.

According to royal expert Tom Quinn, while the Prince and Princess of Wales have made multiple attempts to bridge the divide, the rift between the Sussexes and the Waleses remains unresolved.

Speaking to The Mirror, Quinn said, “Harry would like a reconciliation, but supports his wife completely, and until she feels that the royal family have been sufficiently nice to her—and grovelingly apologized for the past, it’s not going to happen.” Citing Marca, he added that the Duchess has no intention of returning to royal life, even for a brief visit to the UK, and may be discouraging Harry from reaching out to his brother and sister-in-law.

Impact of Kate’s Illness on Family Tensions

Quinn noted a subtle change in the dynamic since Kate Middleton’s illness became public. “Harry and Meghan do feel they need to extend an olive branch, but Meghan’s sense of grievance is still preventing anything really meaningful from happening,” he said. “Illness often brings warring family members together, and there have been hopes at Kensington Palace that Kate’s illness might do it.”