Prince Harry’s attempts to repair the rift with his royal relatives appear to be failing, as key members of the Royal Family, including Kate Middleton, appear to have diverted their attention from the Duke of Sussex’s ongoing efforts. Reports suggest that the family has moved on from the drama surrounding Harry, leaving little room for reconciliation.
Kate Middleton, who is gradually returning to public life after her health recovery, has reportedly abandoned her plans to approach Prince Harry to end the dispute. The Duke of Sussex, who has expressed his desire to make peace with his family, may find his efforts in vain as Prince William and Kate have apparently changed their priorities.
Once close to Prince Harry, the Prince and Princess of Wales are now no longer on speaking terms with him as their relationship has deteriorated in recent years. Former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond weighed in on the matter and explained why Kate has distanced herself from any attempts at reconciliation.
“Catherine has too much on her plate to bother trying to woo an estranged brother,” Bond shared. “Her focus is on her husband, her children and getting strong enough to return to work very gradually.”
Bond also emphasized that the recent The illness has likely strengthened her bond with Prince William, making her more committed to her immediate family. “I think her illness has made her marriage to William stronger than ever, and that was evident in the video,” she said, referring to a recent appearance by the couple.
According BondWhile Kate may have made previous efforts to bridge the gap between Harry and the rest of the family, her priorities have changed. “You can try to play peacemaker for a while, and it seems like she made some attempt to close the gap,” the royal expert said.
However, Bond believes that Kate’s loyalty now lies firmly with her husband. “In the end, your loyalty and your heart belong to your husband, and I don’t think Catherine will put any pressure on William to extend an olive branch to Harry unless he decides that’s what he wants,” she explained. “And that seems totally unlikely in the foreseeable future.”
As the Duke of Sussex continues to navigate his life outside the Royal Family, it appears that any hope of reconciliation with William and Kate is becoming increasingly distant. With their priorities focused on their own family and responsibilities, it appears that the Prince and Princess of Wales have moved on, leaving Harry’s efforts to reconcile stalled for now.