Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly renewing their efforts to mend their strained relationship with the royal family, amid growing concerns about their future.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have been largely estranged from the British monarchy, are now believed to be intensifying their attempts at reconciliation as the 2024 US elections approach.

"It seems quite clear that they are desperate to start healing the rift," an ex-employee told the Daily Mail's Richard Eden

It comes as, earlier this month, Eric Trump said: "What I can tell you is, my father had so much respect for the [late] Queen, as did I. My mum knew so many of them for years and had a great relationship with Diana.

"It's a sacred institution. You can happily have those two [Meghan and Harry], we might not want them anymore, it feels like they're on an island of their own.

"You can always have bad actors in everything. You can have spoiled apples in every orchard. The institution of the Royal Family is beautiful and is admired by many Americans. That should be protected."

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