Prince Harry’s relationship with his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, has undergone significant changes over the years. According to royal biographer Duncan Larcombe, Harry and Kate once shared a close bond akin to siblings. However, their relationship has reportedly “collapsed spectacularly” in recent times, leaving Harry feeling regretful.
Larcombe suggests that Kate, now the Princess of Wales, was once viewed by Harry as “the sister he never had.” Their close connection was likely strained by Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties, relocate to the United States with his wife Meghan Markle, and publicly disclose private family matters through interviews, a Netflix documentary, and his memoir, “Spare.”
With Kate’s recent cancer diagnosis, Larcombe speculates that Harry may be wishing he could “turn back the clock” and repair their once-close relationship. As Harry prepares to visit the UK next month, the state of his relationship with Kate remains uncertain, but it is clear that their bond has undergone significant changes over the years.
The revelation concerning Kate’s health condition has undoubtedly prompted a profound sense of reflection and introspection for Harry, according to Duncan’s assessment. He posits that such momentous news may have evoked sentiments of regret and contemplation within Harry regarding the fractured dynamics with his brother William and sister-in-law Kate, who had once been akin to a sibling he never had. The deterioration of these familial bonds, Duncan suggests, has been a source of profound remorse for Harry.
Furthermore, Duncan asserts that due to the erosion of trust between the Royal Family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it is highly plausible that Harry was apprised of Kate’s diagnosis concurrently with the general public, through news channels. The breakdown in communication and confidence, he contends, has rendered the sharing of such sensitive information an untenable proposition for William and Kate.
Notwithstanding the strained relations, Duncan expresses his belief that Harry’s forthcoming visit to the United Kingdom in May, in conjunction with an Invictus Games event, could potentially serve as an opportunity for a conciliatory gesture. He speculates that Harry may endeavor to initiate a reconciliation by attempting to arrange a meeting with William and Kate during his sojourn. Duncan further opines that, if afforded the chance to revisit the past, Harry might harbor a desire to rectify the circumstances that have led to the present estrangement.
The recent development regarding Harry and Meghan’s public appearance follows their attendance at a charitable exhibition co-hosted by the Archewell Foundation. According to body language expert Judi James, the couple exhibited a united front and appeared as a “like-minded double act” during the elite gathering.
James elaborated that their actions demonstrated a shared mindset, power, and status. She stated, “Harry and Meghan were clearly in synchronized mode here, with their pictures showing them moving together and exhibiting matching facial expressions akin to formation dancers in a ballroom contest. The look presents them as a like-minded double act with an even balance of power and status.”