In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly reached out to Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, amid her ongoing battle with cancer. According to insiders, the Sussexes are keen to mend their strained relationship with the royal family.
A source revealed to Closer magazine that Meghan and Harry are extending olive branches to Kate, hoping to move past their differences. “Despite all their bad blood, Meghan’s heart goes out to Kate. She can only imagine how hard this situation must be for her,” the insider shared.
This revelation comes as Prince Harry is reportedly feeling homesick and is considering finding a new residence in the UK. Harry’s last visit to the UK was in May, where he celebrated the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. During that visit, he stayed in a London hotel, as he and Meghan had vacated their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, the previous June.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Fox News Digital, “I hear that Harry is both content with his new lifestyle and homesick.” This duality in Harry’s feelings might be driving his desire to reconnect with his roots and family.
The news of Harry and Meghan reaching out to Kate comes at a time when the royal family is facing several challenges. Kate Middleton, who has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer, made her first public appearance of 2023 at the King’s official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour. Despite her illness, Kate appeared in high spirits, donning an Audrey Hepburn-esque white dress and hat.
Queen Elizabeth’s former press secretary, Ailsa Anderson, commented on Kate’s resilience, stating, “She might be the Princess of Wales, but she is still a mother and wife going through the same set of emotions and worries and fears as anyone else in that set of circumstances would be.”
Meanwhile, Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday recently. He was in Frankfurt, Germany, hoping to watch England beat Denmark at the Euro 2024 as an early birthday present. However, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Since his last birthday, William has launched a five-year initiative named Homewards, aimed at eradicating homelessness in six locations across the UK.
The royal family has had a tough year, with both Kate and King Charles battling cancer. The King, who is also dealing with his illness, is reportedly considering a visit to the United States to see his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, given his health and the strained relationship with his youngest son, this visit might take some time to materialize.
Royal commentator Tom Quinn told the Mirror, “Charles has had discussions about an official visit to the United States at some time in the future, and there is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility.”
In another development, Queen Camilla and Prince William have been seen growing closer, especially as they navigate their respective partners’ health battles. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine, “Recent events have obviously brought William and Camilla much closer. They have been left, almost literally, nursing the Crown while the King and the Princess recover.”
This growing bond between William and Camilla is a stark contrast to Prince Harry’s fears expressed in his 2023 memoir, “Spare,” where he wondered if Camilla would be like the “wicked stepmothers” in stories.
As the royal family navigates these challenging times, the gesture from Harry and Meghan to reach out to Kate could be a significant step towards healing old wounds. The Sussexes’ attempt to reconnect with the royal family, coupled with Harry’s homesickness, suggests a possible shift in their relationship dynamics.
While the future remains uncertain, the royal family continues to put on a united front, as seen during their recent appearance at Royal Ascot. Supported by other family members, including Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and Zara Tindall, the royals are showing resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.
