Prince Harry, Meghan break silence with first 'demand' to King Charles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are back in Britain with their children, have reportedly made an emotional request to King Charles, according to a new report.

The Sussexes are said to have expressed their desire for a private tea with the monarch, a royal commentator claimed, citing a palace source.

The Sussexes remain non-working royals and will live privately, but insiders say being welcomed back by Charles is crucial.

Because you can leave the monarchy, trash the monarchy and make millions talking about the monarchy — but apparently you still need the monarchy.

“They need Charles’ seal of approval,” a royal insider tells Rob Shuter.

“One photograph, one cup of tea, one warm welcome from the King is worth more to Harry and Meghan than a dozen Hollywood deals. It tells the world they’re back inside the royal orbit,” they added.

“Meghan would probably prefer a parade down The Mall, but she’ll settle for tea,” laughs another source. 

“They didn’t move thousands of miles back to Britain to disappear quietly into the Cotswolds. Please. These are not low-key people. They are begging the King for a meeting,” they added.

Charles hosted the Sussex family privately at Highgrove in July, signaling a thaw after years of estrangement.

"They don’t need to be working royals. They need to be royal adjacent. Hollywood can give them attention. Only Charles can give them the royal relevance they can’t manufacture themselves,” says the insider.

Netflix gave them money. America gave them freedom.