King Charles and Meghan Markle once had a good relationship during her time in the Royal Family, though his current feelings are unclear and likely strained. According to royal experts Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand in Finding Freedom, Charles first learned Harry was dating Meghan only 20 minutes before the news became public. Clarence House staff were reportedly “crushed,” not because of Meghan herself, but because the announcement threatened to overshadow Charles’s upcoming Middle East tour.
Despite the rocky start, Charles and Meghan’s relationship improved. He walked her down the aisle at her wedding, and according to Palace insider Charlotte Griffiths, he even gave her the nickname “Tungsten” — a term of endearment referencing her strength and the support she provided Harry.