It seems Meghan Markle still believes the royal family owes her something — specifically, an apology from the King himself.

According to multiple reports circulating in royal circles, the Duchess of Sussex has privately expressed her belief that King Charles III will eventually “come around” and offer her what she calls “the apology I deserve.”

The claim, described by palace sources as “astonishing,” reportedly surfaced during conversations between Meghan and several close Hollywood friends, where she confided that she expects “acknowledgment” from the monarch for the pain she endured during her time as a senior royal.

“She genuinely believes an apology will happen,” one insider told The Telegraph. “In her mind, she and Harry were wronged — and Charles, as both King and father-in-law, should make the first move.”

But within Buckingham Palace, officials are said to be bemused by the notion. One aide bluntly remarked, “His Majesty doesn’t do performative remorse. He’s not going to beg forgiveness for decisions that upheld the dignity of the Crown.”

The tension reportedly stems from Meghan’s continued insistence that the palace never properly addressed what she called “emotional neglect” during her time in the royal family — an accusation that first surfaced in the couple’s explosive 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and has since echoed through documentaries, podcasts, and public statements.

“She sees herself as a truth-teller,” explained a royal biographer. “In her narrative, the institution failed her — so in her mind, an apology isn’t only deserved, it’s inevitable.”

However, royal watchers say Meghan’s expectation shows a striking misunderstanding of how the monarchy operates. “Charles has been through immense personal strain — his health, the loss of his parents, the pressures of modernizing the Crown,” one palace insider said. “The idea that he’s going to hold a ‘forgiveness summit’ with Meghan is, frankly, delusional.”

Sources close to the King say his priority remains reconciliation with Prince Harry — not theatrical gestures. “The King’s door is open to his son, always,” a senior courtier explained. “But Meghan’s demands and conditions complicate everything. She wants an apology before a conversation — and that’s not how Charles works.”

In California, however, the Sussex camp reportedly sees things differently. A source close to the couple said Meghan believes “time and compassion” will eventually bring Charles to a place of understanding. “She feels she’s been unfairly vilified by the press and by palace officials,” the source said. “In her view, an apology would be a step toward healing.”

Critics, however, are far less sympathetic. “This isn’t about healing,” one royal commentator said sharply. “It’s about control. Meghan wants to dictate the terms of reconciliation — but the monarchy doesn’t negotiate like a Hollywood studio.”

Public sentiment also appears unsupportive. Online discussions about the supposed apology have been overwhelmingly skeptical, with many social-media users accusing Meghan of “never letting go of the victim narrative.”

“She left the royal family years ago,” one commenter wrote. “Why is she still waiting for an apology from people she publicly attacked?”

As King Charles continues his recovery and maintains his quiet, dignified public schedule, those close to him say he remains focused on unity — not drama. “The King forgives,” one aide said carefully, “but he does not grovel.”

And as for Meghan’s expectations? A former palace official summed it up succinctly:

“If Meghan is waiting for an apology from King Charles, she might be waiting for the rest of her life.”