Kate and Harry were once very close, but their relationship deteriorated after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly criticized the royal family.
Kate Middleton was reportedly heartbroken by the fallout with Prince Harry and the duchess, especially as she battled health challenges.
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Kate Middleton Refuses Reconciliation As Prince Harry’s Actions Have ‘Deeply Hurt’ Prince William
Kate reportedly has no intention of initiating any reconciliation with Harry, choosing instead to remain firmly aligned with William.
Reports from Us Weekly suggest that Prince William and Kate Middleton are feeling more and more frustrated, wondering why Prince Harry continues to speak out after stepping back from his royal duties.
On the other hand, royal expert Kinsey Schofield offered a different take during an interview with Fox News Digital. She proposed that William’s hurt feelings may be linked to his wish to protect his wife from the consequences of Harry’s behavior.
“Catherine has been nothing but supportive of her husband – and that’s exactly why Prince William is so deeply hurt,” Schofield noted.
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He continued, “His pain doesn’t come from personal insults or headlines. It comes from his instinct to protect the woman he loves… But what cuts the deepest is Harry’s treatment of Catherine. She’s always loved him, always treated him like a little brother. That’s the betrayal William won’t forget… But Harry never seems to think about the consequences.”
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The Princess Of Wales Is Reportedly Heartbroken Over The Royal Feud With Harry And Meghan
Meanwhile, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told the publication that Kate has been quietly heartbroken over the ongoing rift between William and Harry, but has no plans to enter the drama.
“Catherine and Harry shared a fun humor and were often seen giggling together at events,” Chard shared.
She continued, “Sadly and upsettingly, Princess Catherine was dragged into the public negative narrative, which was a real smack around the face for the kind of sister-in-law who tried hard to be the peacemaker between the brothers.”
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Meghan Markle’s Comment That Kate Middleton Made Her Cry Left The Princess ‘Devastated’
The tension that has grown since Harry and Meghan departed from royal life further deepened following Harry’s explosive memoir “Spare” and Meghan’s 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview, during which she claimed Kate made her cry ahead of the royal wedding.
According to a source cited by Us Weekly, Kate was deeply affected by the accusation.
“The reframing of events upset her, and making up a narrative that Kate is mean was devastating,” the source claimed. “She can’t retaliate, and Meghan knows that.”
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Kate Middleton Is No Longer Playing The Peacemaker Role
Chard told Fox News Digital that while Kate and Meghan never had much in common, the Princess of Wales was genuinely pleased when Harry found love.
“Princess Catherine was happy when Prince Harry met Meghan,” Chard noted. “She was thrilled that Prince Harry seemed genuinely happy… The three musketeers became the ‘Fab Four’… Princess Catherine [silently] cannot understand why Prince Harry still won’t bite his tongue and continues his destructive path.”
But that harmony didn’t last. Chard explained that Kate entered “protection mode” as the “Sussexes aired more and more allegations, grievances, and untruths against members of the British royal family.”
“Her goals have been protecting the crown, future-proofing the monarchy, [honoring] the late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy, and protecting her children from Prince Harry’s hurtful commentary,” Chard added.
After years of trying to bridge the gap, Kate has now also stepped back from “any role of attempting to mediate a reconciliation” between the brothers, royal expert Fordwich explained.
“She and William are now totally at one regarding hypocritical Harry. She’s far more focused on her health and family. She’s rather hurt,” Fordwich stated.
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Prince Harry Once Called Kate Middleton The Sister He Never Had
In his memoir “Spare,” Harry paints an affectionate picture of his early relationship with Kate.
He described the princess as “a fantastic girl” and even joked about their dynamic, saying, “I’m really looking forward to getting her under my wing. She’ll be taking me under her wing, probably.”
Harry recalled feeling genuinely close to Kate, writing: “I loved my new sister-in-law. I felt she was more sister than in-law, the sister I’d never had and always wanted, and I was pleased that she’d forever be standing by Willy’s side. They made each other visibly happy, and therefore I was happy too.”
The duke wrote about their first meeting, noting that it left a lasting impression on him. He remembered her as “carefree, sweet, and kind,” noting her love for photography, art, and fashion.
“She’d done a gap year in Florence,” he wrote. “She loved clothes… I liked seeing Kate laugh. Better yet, I liked making her laugh. And I was quite good at it.”
Unfortunately, as things stand, it is unlikely Harry and Kate’s relationship would ever return to the way it once was.
