Boomerang royals Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might have returned to the UK, but the Duchess of Sussex will only build bridges with her sister-in-law, Catherine, on one condition, a source claims. The Sussexes and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, returned to the UK last week to begin a new life after six years living in the US.

The family is said to be settling in the UK for an “extended period” of time amid speculation about how long they will stay and where they will live, with the Cotswolds being suggested as the most likely destination. Being back in Britain will throw Meghan and Harry’s relationship with Prince William and his wife, Catherine, in the spotlight, as the two couples have reportedly drifted apart while the Sussexes were away in California.

According to the National Examiner, Meghan, 45, would like to heal the rift with her sister-in-law Catherine, 44, but “not if it means she has to beg”.

The source added that “Meghan isn’t going to grovel to anybody, least of all Kate” and that the Duchess had “very strong boundaries” to protect herself from traumatic experiences.