Lorraine Kelly has taken a sarcastic swipe at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after new reports emerged suggesting the couple plans to apologise to the Royal Family. The Sussexes have moved back to the UK after years in America, following their decision not to be working members of the Royal Family.
It has now been claimed that the couple is said to be planning to apologise and mend their relationship with the Royal Family, after their infamous 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which Harry and Meghan made several allegations.
“Beyond excited”
Discussing the latest reports on Lorraine’s ITV programme today, showbiz correspondent Lucie Cave teased: “I've got Meghan and Harry news, I know you're very excited about that.”
Lorraine sarcastically replied: “Beyond excited, you can tell from my face, you can really tell how excited I am... not.” Addressing the reports of the supposed apology later in the show, Lorraine said: “Meghan and Harry could be set to apologise for their famous interview, infamous interview with Oprah back in the day.”
She added: “It’s all reported, of course, he said, she said, blah, blah, blah, we don’t know who it is. But it’s interesting that it’s even out there.”
“No smoke without fire”
Lucie replied: “It is, and often people say there’s no smoke without fire, but as you said, it is all reported. Lots of newspapers are saying that they’re prepared to eat humble pie. I mean, it was quite an astounding interview back in 2021 when they did that Oprah interview. Apparently, since then, they’ve had a lot of regrets.
“Obviously, they’re now living back in the UK. Some critics who are against them have said it’s just because they want to be back in the public eye, and obviously, they need to ingratiate themselves back with the family if they’re going to do that.” She added, “Are they going to get the invite to Sandringham for Christmas?”
Lorraine responded: “I don’t know, I think it’s very difficult, even in a family, when trust has gone. Presumably, they’re not going to be making another Netflix documentary about life in the Cotswolds, they’re not doing that.
“Because that would be difficult, that would be a problem, I think, more for William than anybody else, I would guess. But if they’re genuine about it, and that is going to happen, maybe it’s baby steps towards a reunion.”
Previous comments on the couple
Meghan and Harry are often topics of conversation on Lorraine, and last year, the ITV presenter hinted that Harry and Meghan’s “tough time” with the royal family could be “self-inflicted”.
During a conversation with royal correspondent Russell Myers, they spoke about Harry and Meghan’s appearance at the Invictus Games in Canada, with Russell saying: "It looks like they're having a great time. It was the opening ceremony in Vancouver, 40,000 packing into the BC stadium. We saw Harry having a bit of a dance and a jive with some of the competitors."
"The value of Invictus is not underestimated for Harry because he's had a pretty tough time of it with his court cases, with his falling out with the family. This is his baby, this is what he loves to be doing," he added. He went on to talk about Harry’s commitment to charity work amid the tumultuous period the couple faced after leaving the royal family.
Lorraine brutally interjected: "Oh, just a bit. Putting it very mildly. A lot of it is self-inflicted. It has to be said, it really does." She then said: "But having said that, this is what they should be doing, this kind of thing." She continued: "He's like a different person. Concentrating on that and his work in Africa and all the good that they can both do there - fantastic."
Discussing Prince Harry's potential reconciliation with his family, Lorraine added: "You know what families are like. There's a huge, big hoo-ha, and then it all kind of settles down. Time is a great healer, so hopefully, hopefully, all that is tottering along."
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9.30am on ITV1 and ITVX.
