The insider told In Touch Weekly: “Shortly after the book’s allegations came out, Kate reached out to Meghan to clear the air. Charles forced Kate to become his peacemaker after William’s refusal.
“She agreed because, when it comes to the Royal Family, Kate has always taken her duties seriously – she does what she is told.
“This feud has gotten so unseemly and out of hand, it’s starting to overshadow his reign and the entire monarchy. He wants to heal the rift once and for all.”
The names of the alleged “royal racists” were revealed in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie’s book. The author at first denied ever putting the names in but eventually admitted they were in an “early version”.
The writer said that “uncleared text” was provided to a Dutch publisher with plans that a translation “would be updated to reflect the final version of the book”.
Dutch publisher Xander Uitgevers said an “error” had occurred which saw “the royal racists” named.
