Meghan Markle news latest – Duchess ‘filled with regret over timing of Oprah interview and now feels ready to forgive’

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MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are filled with “regret” over the timing of their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, it has been claimed.

The pair sensationally tore strips off the Royal Family during the televised chat, accusing members of racism and failing to support Meghan when she felt suicidal, creating the biggest royal crisis since the 1936 abdication.

The interview was broadcast around the world just days after Prince Philip was first hospitalised – and a matter of weeks before he sadly died aged 99.

But while Meghan and Harry are said to regret the timing of the interview, they are understood to stand by its content and insist airing their dirty laundry in public was something they “had to do”, according to Heat.

A source told the magazine that the couple now hoped their relationship with Charles, William and Kate will be better “one day”.

“They needed to have their say, and they couldn’t see any other way to do it,” they said.

“Harry and Meghan’s love and respect for Prince Philip and the Queen was never in doubt.”

It comes as the Queen reportedly “understands” why pregnant Meghan Markle hasn’t flown to the UK with her husband Prince Harry to attend Prince Philip’s funeral.

Meghan, 39, stayed behind in the £11 million California mansion she shares with Harry, 36, and their son Archie.

A source told People that both Meghan and Harry “were in contact with the Queen” soon after Philip’s death.

The source said: “It was always a given that Harry would return to England for his grandfather’s passing.

“Meghan expressed condolences. The Queen understands why she can’t travel at the moment.”

Her understanding comes despite Meghan reportedly saying she had “decided to forgive” the Royal Family after Prince Philip’s death and “wants to put their differences aside”.

A pal told the MailOnline: “Meghan said her main concern right now is supporting Harry… she said she left it up to him as to whether or not she would attend the funeral.

“Meghan said it’s during these times when family should come together, put their differences aside and unite as one.

“She said this is what Prince Philip would want and that she’s willing to forgive and move forward.”

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