Kate Middleton is said to have played a key role in extending an olive branch to Prince Harry on his 40th birthday, convincing Prince William and the Royal Family to publicly acknowledge the Duke of Sussex despite their continued estrangement.
According Daily Express.The Princess of Wales sent a heartfelt birthday message to Harry after noticing signs that he was feeling “homesick.” The message, shared by the Royal Family on social media, was reportedly part of Kate’s efforts to bridge the growing rift between Harry and his family.
A privileged source revealed“Kate was very much the driving force behind Harry’s birthday wishes as she slowly makes good on her promise to restore some kind of peace and forgiveness between the estranged royal and his family before it’s too late.”
The source continued“She told William in no uncertain terms that this was not a time for resentment. They needed to show the world that love and family were central to their values, but most importantly, she wanted Harry to feel that on his big day.”
In addition to public birthday wishes, Kate reportedly The source added that Kate went out of her way to ensure Harry received a personal phone call for his birthday and a special gift. “It meant a lot to Harry that the royals, as well as the Waleses, extended this olive branch on social media. Kate also made sure to call him and send him a very thoughtful gift.”
While relations between Harry and the Royal Family have been strained since he and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties, Kate’s efforts appear to be aimed at healing those rifts and reestablishing some level of communication between the Duke of Sussex and his family.