The British royal family is extremely reluctant to reconcile with Meghan Markle — despite being open to peace talks with Prince Harry, according to a new report. Just weeks after the Duke of Sussex sent his aides to London to meet with King Charles’ communications secretary, it emerged that the core of the royal rift hasn’t changed.

Meghan Markle is celebrating her 44th birthday today. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, is believed to be spending her special day with her nearest and dearest, including her husband Prince Harry, 40, and their children Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.

Prince Harry offered to share his schedule with the royal family amid tensions with King Charles, who has cancer. Experts call the move "desperate."