When Meghan Markle first walked away from royal life in 2020 alongside Prince Harry, the announcement shook the monarchy to its core. Dubbed “Megxit” by the press, it was hailed as both a rebellion and a retreat—a declaration that the Duchess of Sus𝑠e𝑥 would not be bound by centuries-old traditions she often painted as stifling and toxic. But five years on, the narrative seems to have twisted in ways few could have predicted.

According to palace insiders, Meghan is now quietly waiting for what she believes could be her “second act”—an invitation from King Charles III to return as a working royal.

“She thinks the palace still needs her,” one insider confided. “In her mind, there is unfinished business, and she wants to be part of shaping the monarchy’s future.”

The claims come at a time when Charles himself is facing a fragile chapter of his reign. With health concerns shadowing his every move, and the spotlight gradually shifting toward Prince William and Princess Kate, the King’s capacity to juggle both personal challenges and royal duties has been scrutinized. It is within this uncertainty that Meghan reportedly sees an opening—a chance to reintroduce herself not as the outsider, but as a valuable player.

But inside Windsor’s walls, the mood is starkly different. Senior courtiers are said to view Meghan’s alleged eagerness with a mix of disbelief and disdain. One source described the atmosphere as “frosty at best,” with little appetite to revisit old wounds.

“She walked away. She gave interview after interview criticizing the institution, even accusing it of cruelty,” the source explained. “To expect a warm welcome now is beyond naïve—it borders on arrogance.”

Indeed, Meghan’s relationship with the royal household remains deeply strained. Her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Netflix docuseries, and the publication of Prince Harry’s memoir Spare left a trail of damage that many within the palace consider irreparable.

Still, Meghan’s hopes for a royal return may not be entirely far-fetched. Some analysts argue that Charles, ever conscious of his legacy, might be tempted to extend an olive branch in a bid to project unity. “The King has always prided himself on being a modernizer,” one royal commentator said. “Bringing Meghan back, however unlikely, would be the boldest symbol of forgiveness and progress he could offer.”

Yet the risks are clear. Reintroducing Meghan would likely ignite fierce backlash, not only from the British public—where polls consistently show record-low support for her—but also from within the family. Prince William, in particular, is said to remain deeply mistrustful of both Harry and Meghan, regarding their media ventures as breaches of loyalty.

Royal watchers believe that for now, the palace silence speaks volumes. There has been no sign, no gesture, not even a whisper that an invitation is forthcoming.

For Meghan, this waiting game could stretch indefinitely. While she continues to build her brand across the Atlantic, speculation about her yearning for a royal comeback adds yet another layer of drama to a saga already overflowing with it.

As one royal aide put it bluntly: “The monarchy moves on. It always has. Meghan may be waiting for a call, but the phone at Windsor isn’t ringing.”

And so, the Duchess of Sus𝑠e𝑥 remains in limbo—caught between the life she left behind and the one she struggles to fully embrace. Whether the King ever reaches out or not, the story of Meghan Markle’s royal ambitions is far from over.