According to recent reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trying to reconnect with Kate Middleton, hoping to mend their strained relationship. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not met up with the Princess of Wales in years, with Prince Harry only briefly seeing her last at King Charles’ coronation in May 2023. However, after Middleton publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis in March, the Sussexes have reportedly been eager to get in touch.
“Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them — appearing like some sort of royal savior could only do her image good,” a source told OK! Magazine.
Despite their efforts, communication remains limited. Prince Harry has visited the UK twice this year but has not met with his estranged brother, Prince William, or his wife, Kate. Instead, he only saw his father, King Charles, in February. He met no family members during his three-day trip to London in May. Meghan did not accompany her husband on either of these trips, opting instead to meet him at Heathrow Airport before the pair flew to Nigeria together.
Since stepping down as senior members and relocating to the United States, the royal family has largely shut out the couple. Their series of tell-all projects, including a six-part Netflix documentary and Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” have only widened the rift. Earlier this month, it was reported that King Charles had asked Prince Harry to stop leaking personal details about the family’s private life.
The couple’s attempts to reconnect with Kate come amid family health issues. Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis in March has reportedly drawn significant attention from the Sussexes. “Meghan has expressed a desire to move past all the nonsense and find a way towards healing for everyone’s sake,” a source said. However, it remains unclear if the Waleses are open to reconciliation.
“When Kate gets back into action, they hope that it might take some of the heat off them and possibly trigger a truce with her and William, and with the king, too,” another source added.
The tension between the two couples dates back several years. Before Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding in May 2018, Meghan and Kate disagreed with Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress, reportedly leaving Meghan in tears. The next day, Kate sent flowers and a card to apologize. However, the relationship continued to sour, especially after Prince Harry and Meghan’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and the subsequent release of his memoir, which included criticisms of Prince William and Kate.
A former royal butler believes it may be “too late” for the two camps to bury the hatchet. “Relationships are reciprocal,” a source mentioned, suggesting that it would not be entirely fair to place the sole responsibility of mending the relationship on Harry and Meghan.
Despite the ongoing rift, there is some hope that recent health scares within the royal family could pave the way for reconciliation. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted that serious illness can change perspectives and potentially lead to healing relationships. He believes a public message of support from the Sussexes could serve as an olive branch.
As the royal family navigates these challenging times, the world watches to see if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s efforts to reconnect with Kate Middleton will lead to a truce. While the path to reconciliation may be steep, the health and well-being of family members could provide the necessary impetus for healing old wounds.
