Kate Middleton and Prince Harry, once close confidants, show no signs of reconciliation despite rumors suggesting otherwise. The Duchess of Cambridge and her brother-in-law, who shared a strong bond in the past, remain estranged, according to royal expert Emily Andrews. This ongoing rift underscores the deep-rooted tensions within the British royal family.
Prince Harry, often referred to as the third wheel or wingman to Prince William and Kate Middleton, had once described Middleton as “the sister I never had but always wanted.” Their close relationship was a source of public fascination and admiration. However, the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William has seemingly extended to Middleton as well, diminishing hopes of a renewed connection between the once-close in-laws.
Emily Andrews, a journalist, broadcaster, and royal commentator, recently highlighted the lack of progress in mending the relationship between Middleton and Prince Harry. “What has kept her going are her family and friends rallying round. Though sadly, the same can’t be said for her brother-in-law, who she was once close to,” Andrews told the Express. “Now she’s faced with her darkest days, where has Harry been?”
Andrews emphasized that Prince Harry’s new life in the United States, high-profile TV appearances, and the release of his scathing memoir have likely contributed to the widening gap between him and Middleton. “Surely illness is one of the most powerful reasons to reunite and to put the past firmly in the history books? Instead, the wedge appears to be even larger, with no sign of a bridge to connect the pair,” Andrews added.
Andrews’ statement came nearly two months after another insider claimed that Middleton and Prince Harry had been in communication again, with the Duchess allegedly leaning on Harry following her health struggles. “Everyone assumes Kate doesn’t like Harry, but they have a special bond that not many people really understand,” a source told Life & Style. “She’s confided in him during some of her darkest moments, and now that includes her cancer battle. Kate’s leaned on Harry for support.”
This claim, however, stands in stark contrast to the reality painted by Andrews. Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s wife, was reportedly blindsided by the alleged communication between Harry and Middleton, although she purportedly set aside her feelings due to Middleton’s illness.
Further complicating the narrative, a tipster told Closer magazine that Prince Harry tried to secure an invitation to the Trooping the Colour event last month. He was described as “heartbroken and confused” over his family’s treatment of him and “emotional” upon seeing Middleton make her first public appearance since her diagnosis. “He’s been so worried about her ever since he received the news of her condition, and whilst he has managed to connect with her on a few occasions, it’s not nearly as often as he’d like,” the tipster revealed.
Despite these conflicting reports, the prevailing sentiment is that the relationship between Middleton and Prince Harry has not returned to its former warmth. The Duchess of Cambridge, facing her health battles, has found support within her immediate family and close friends rather than from her estranged brother-in-law.
The strained dynamics within the royal family are further exacerbated by Prince William’s stance towards Prince Harry. Michael Cole, a former royal reporter, suggested that the future king could not forgive his younger brother for the attacks made against Middleton by Harry and Meghan. “It goes back to the Oprah Winfrey interview, then the book ‘Spare,’ and all the things that were said in the Netflix six-part series. There is too much bad blood. William is not going to forgive that, principally because he, of course, and his wife attacked personally, his wife, Kate,” Cole claimed.