A close friend of the Princess of Wales has provided a rare insight into Kate Middleton's true feelings towards her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, as the royal rift continues.
A Focus on Family Amidst Tensions
According to the source, Kate has maintained her focus solely on raising her three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – amidst the ongoing strain. This comes despite the couple's recent move in November to their new £16 million "forever home," Forest Lodge, within the grounds of Windsor Great Park.
Interestingly, their new residence is situated next door to the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Frogmore Cottage, which they vacated nearly six years ago. The area also houses Royal Lodge, the former home of Prince Andrew.
Silence Speaks Volumes
While Prince Harry has reportedly begun to ease tensions with his father, King Charles, relations with the Prince and Princess of Wales remain distinctly frosty. The friend told The Times that after Harry's repeated public criticisms, William and Kate would "rather focus on raising their own family."
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe highlighted that the couple's lack of public acknowledgement of Prince Harry's 41st birthday in September was a deliberate and telling signal. "Kate's silence spoke a thousand words," he stated exclusively to OK! magazine. "They didn't post anything on his birthday, which the royals normally would do. So Kate's message was loud and clear: the ball's not in our court, Harry – it's in yours."
Navigating the Future of the Monarchy
Bound by strict royal protocol, the Waleses are forced to communicate their stance through such subtle messaging. Larcombe explained they have "kept silent throughout all of this and rolled with all the punches," making their silent treatment a calculated move.
Meanwhile, Kate is steadily preparing her children for their future roles. Royal author Katie Nicholl noted that for William and Kate, the "greatest challenge" is balancing hands-on parenting with setting the tone for the monarchy's future. Their vision extends beyond William's eventual reign as King William V, looking ahead to the potential future of King George VII.
The insider suggested that Kate's recent cancer ordeal may have reinforced her perspective, with a source noting she likely knows "life's far too short to get hung up on Harry." For now, with no contact between the brothers, reconciliation appears a distant prospect, as the Waleses concentrate on their family and royal duties.
