The once-close bond between the Princess of Wales and Duke of Sussex is reportedly beyond repair, following allegations made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle against the palace.
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Prince Harry once referred to Princess Kate as the sister he always wanted, but sources quoted in Omid Scobie’s book Endgame suggest that their relationship is now irreparable.
According to a source close to the Sussexes, Kate no longer trusts her brother-in-law, marking a sad reversal of their once-close bond.
When Kate Middleton started dating Prince William in 2003, Harry, who was a teenager at the time, expressed fears that she would take his brother away from him.
However, he eventually embraced Kate and even celebrated her engagement to William, stating that he was delighted to have a sister.
Over the years, the trio made numerous public appearances together, carried out official royal duties, and embarked on trips overseas.
However, behind Harry’s smiles, it seemed that he felt like an outsider.
In his book Spare, Harry revealed that he began to feel like a non-person.
When Harry married Meghan, the trio became a foursome, fulfilling a long-held dream of the Duke of Sussex.
William and Kate welcomed Meghan into the family, expressing their happiness for the couple in an official statement.
But cracks in Harry and Kate’s relationship began to surface before the Sussexes’ wedding.
Reports emerged of a tearful argument during a bridesmaid’s fitting, with some claiming that Meghan had made Kate cry, while others suggested the opposite.
Meghan confirmed this during her interview with Oprah Winfrey.
In the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary, Harry and Meghan, the Duchess revealed that she realized formality extended beyond the public eye when she first met Kate.
A source told US Weekly that Kate felt hurt and betrayed by Harry’s actions, especially considering their previous closeness.
Cracks also appeared in Harry’s relationship with William in 2019.
During an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby, Harry admitted that he and his brother were on different paths but assured that he would always be there for William, just as he knew William would be there for him.
Kate reportedly hoped that the brothers would reconcile and let bygones be bygones.
However, Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back as working royals seemed to exacerbate the situation.
In their Netflix documentary, Harry alleged that William had screamed at him during discussions about the Sussexes’ future.
Despite everything that had happened, a source told US Weekly that Kate still missed Harry.
Kate’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, stated in 2022 that the Prince and Princess of Wales deeply felt the wounds inflicted by Harry and Meghan’s documentary.
He added that they still loved and missed Harry, and would welcome him and Meghan back into the family.
Former royal butler Paul Burrell has previously suggested that Kate holds the key to bringing William and Harry back together.
However, Scobie’s book Endgame claims that there is no going back for Kate and Harry.
According to a source familiar with the family, she cherishes the moments and the relationship Harry had with their children, but she could never trust them again after their interviews.
In conclusion, the once-close bond between Princess Kate and Prince Harry has been shattered by a series of allegations and events.
Despite hopes for reconciliation, it appears that their relationship is now beyond repair.
The rift between the two brothers continues to deepen, leaving a sense of sadness and loss within the royal family.