The sweet tribute to Meghan Markle in Prince Charles' sitting room has been revealed

Prince Charles keeps a special reminder of his American daughter-in-law at Clarence House

Prince Charles' surprising tribute to Meghan Markle revealed
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Prince Charles has a sweet tribute to Meghan Markle in his sitting room at Clarence House, new photos have revealed. 


They may have their differences, but it looks like Meghan Markle still holds a special place in the heart of Prince Charles.  

The Duchess of Sussex's relationship with her British in-laws has been widely covered since she married Prince Harry in May 2018, especially in the wake of the couple's high-profile withdrawal as senior royals two years ago. It's understood that Meghan, 40, was initially 'adored' by the Prince of Wales—so much so that he even had a secret nickname for her

This friendly rapport fizzled out, however, following the Duke and Duchess' controversial move to the US in January 2020 and their subsequent allegations of racism against Buckingham Palace

Prince Harry revealed in the couple's explosive interview with Oprah in March 2021 that his father was no longer returning his calls, just two months before he blamed Charles for passing down 'genetic pain and suffering'. These comments reportedly only inflamed the rift between the Sussexes and the British monarchy, leaving the stateside duo's future in the Royal Family uncertain. 

However, it looks like Prince Charles hasn't lost all hope for a reconciliation with Harry and Meghan. 

In a photo taken at Camilla's reception for International Women's Day at Clarence House yesterday, a subtle tribute to the Duchess of Sussex can be spotted in the background. 

Duchess Camilla

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Meghan

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On a table of framed photos in the future King and Queen-Consort's sitting room, a black-and-white image from Meghan Markle's wedding to Prince Harry has been displayed for all visitors to see. The sweet snap, which has been positioned next to a portrait of the Duke of Sussex, shows Charles walking his daughter-in-law down the aisle at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. 

Meghan and Charles

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The Prince of Wales offered to escort Meghan to the altar after her own father, Thomas Markle, was unable to make the event. 

In the 2018 BBC documentary, Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70, Prince Harry recalled the moment he approached his dad on the matter. 

“I asked him to and I think he knew it was coming and he immediately said, ‘Yes, of course, I’ll do whatever Meghan needs and I’m here to support you’," he said. “For him, that’s a fantastic opportunity to step up and be that support, and you know he’s our father so of course, he’s going to be there for us.”

Emma Dooney
Lifestyle News Writer

Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.

Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.