Prince Harry is caught in the middle as he works to rebuild ties with King Charles while trying to keep Meghan Marklesatisfied.

Friends say the Duke of Sussex has privately admitted it feels "impossible" to strike that balance.

The 41-year-old prince recently sat down with his father in London, their first in-person meeting in 19 months. Sources said the talks opened a path toward a potential public reunion, though frustration has grown inside the palace over Markle's absence from the process.

Stuck Between Two Worlds

Insiders told Radar Online that Harry has described the situation as a "lose-lose." He has reportedly acknowledged to friends that he cannot meet Markle's expectations while at the same time convincing the family she truly supports reconciliation.

To help smooth tensions, Harry has reportedly offered to share his diary with palace staff to prevent scheduling conflicts.

The move followed criticism in July when his trip to Angola overlapped with Queen Camilla's birthday portrait release. Going forward, coordination with Charles, 76, and Prince William, 43, has become part of what aides described as "deconfliction" planning.

Behind the scenes, Harry has expressed regret for some of his past comments, including those made in interviews and in his memoir, "Spare."

Charles has reportedly responded positively to that shift.

Markle, however, has not taken similar steps.

According to one insider who spoke to the outlet, "She remains convinced they were mistreated and isn't willing to compromise."

Palace figures worry Harry might be overpromising, given his wife's reluctance to engage directly.

Palace Pushes for Meghan's Involvement

Officials are pressing for Markle to participate instead of, as one aide put it, "lurking in the background."

There are also concerns she could release her own memoir if she stays disengaged.

"Harry is making every effort to set the stage," one senior source said, "but eventually Meghan will need to engage. The King wants assurance that both of them are committed, not only Harry."

While Harry focuses on diplomacy, Markle has kept her attention on business and media projects. Her lifestyle brand, As Ever, has expanded beyond artisanal jams and teas into wine. She also continues her Netflix series "With Love, Meghan," now in its second season.

Despite the strain, Harry has told friends he does not want lingering disputes to dominate his life.

The insider concluded, "He's eager to reconcile and has said that life's too short for ongoing rifts. But unless Meghan steps in, Harry will remain caught in the middle."

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