Meghan's Pumpkin Post; Palace Proposes Formal Understanding

Meghan Markle posted an Instagram montage on Oct. 26 from a pumpkin-patch outing in Montecito, California that shows Prince Harry and their children, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4), running through a corn maze, riding in a wagon, and watching Harry carve jack-o'-lanterns. The clip, set to 'California Dreamin',' was captioned 'Happy Sunday,' had comments turned off and was described as a rare, candid glimpse of the family while the couple continues efforts to shield their children's privacy. The video includes a brief cameo by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, and follows other recent family posts such as Disneyland and home-life snippets. Separately, multiple outlets report the palace has proposed a 'formal understanding' — a prenup-style framework to set terms for future cooperation with Harry and Meghan — but insiders say trust issues, including reported reluctance by Meghan to engage in talks, remain an obstacle to reconciliation. Sources also say Harry has expressed a desire to bring his children to the U.K. more regularly and explore schooling options, even as the family remains primarily based in California amid ongoing security and family discussions.