William and Kate’s Cold Response to Harry and Meghan Revealed – Here Are the 2 Big Reasons Why

Tensions in the royal family have been building for years. There’s been a growing divide, especially between Prince William, Princess Kate, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why Prince William and Princess Kate won’t welcome Prince Harry and Meghan back into the royal fold.

Once, the British royal family was seen as a united group, with Prince William and Harry often pictured together. However, over time, things started to change, especially after Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.

Despite hopes from the public for reconciliation, the situation looks more uncertain than ever. So, what are the issues keeping the two sides apart? The answers shed light on the ongoing conflict.

How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Relationship With the Royal Family Changed

The tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family, particularly with Prince William, have been building for many years. What started as a close bond between two brothers turned into a deep divide, worsened by personal struggles, family pressures, and public attention.

By 2019, it was clear that the relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, especially with Prince William, was at breaking point. This was a difficult year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they faced constant media scrutiny and emotional stress.

Meghan spoke about how much pain the negative media coverage caused her, mentioning that it often had a racial aspect, as pointed out by Prince Harry. The Duke, recalling the trauma of losing his mother, Princess Diana, as a child, expressed fears that his wife could face similar dangers from the media.

By the end of 2019, the brothers had drifted even further apart. A particular incident during a heated argument in early 2019 made it clear how deep the rift had become. Prince Harry claimed that Prince William physically attacked him during an argument, with the younger brother being knocked to the floor.

This argument, according to Prince Harry, wasn’t just about a fight between brothers. It was, in part, about defending Meghan. Prince William’s frustration with Meghan, influenced by negative press, became a source of tension between the siblings.

When Prince Harry introduced Meghan to the royal family in 2016, Prince William wasn’t as welcoming as others, and his skepticism about her was clear. As time went on, the brothers grew even more distant. By 2020, when Prince Harry and Meghan decided to step back from royal duties, the relationship had been severely strained.

The couple’s departure shocked the public and seemed to surprise Prince William, further escalating the tensions. As Prince William prepared for his future as king, Prince Harry sought a quieter life, prioritizing his family’s well-being.

In his memoir “Spare,” Prince Harry reflected on the changes he saw in Prince William. Although he still loved his brother, their relationship had fundamentally changed, and communication between them was rare. By 2023, Prince Harry confirmed that he and his brother weren’t speaking.

The rift also extended to his relationship with their father, King Charles, with whom Harry hadn’t spoken in a long time. Despite Prince William’s reported desire for reconciliation, no significant moves were made, and he wasn’t in a rush to fix the divide between the two families.

Princess Kate, for her part, has shown little interest in rebuilding a relationship with Prince Harry or Meghan. Sources close to the situation revealed that Kate doesn’t feel comfortable enough to pursue reconciliation, given everything that has happened.

Despite public hopes for a reunion, the reality is more complicated. The strain in their relationship goes beyond sibling rivalry—it’s rooted in deep, unresolved issues and betrayals that have divided the two families.

One reason Prince William and Princess Kate aren’t interested in reconciliation is the ongoing support Prince Harry shows for Meghan, who has made serious accusations about members of the royal family. In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan claimed that Kate made her cry and hinted at racism within the royal family, without naming names.

A close friend of Harry and Meghan later suggested that King Charles and Princess Kate were among those implicated, which only deepened the tension between the families.

Another factor is that Prince William and Princess Kate have kept their grievances private. When accusations of racism were made by Harry and Meghan, Prince William was quick to deny them, saying, “We are very much not a racist family.” But behind the scenes, the anger ran much deeper. The couple feared that any attempt to reconcile could lead to more betrayal.

Prince William, in particular, wants to protect his family’s privacy. Since Harry and Meghan’s departure, the couple’s public revelations have brought unwanted attention to William and Kate, which has further damaged the relationship.

A friend of the royals shared that it’s hard to see how reconciliation could happen when William and Kate are concerned that anything they say could be made public again in a future book or interview. Despite Harry attending family events, hopes for a reunion have faded, with insiders suggesting that no real reconciliation is expected soon.

The situation remains tense, and many feel that the rift will continue until Harry and Meghan offer a sincere apology. Without that, it seems unlikely the families will come together again anytime soon.

Some social media users have expressed skepticism about the possibility of reconciliation, with one saying that Prince William might not want Harry and Meghan back, and others speculating that Harry might only seek reconciliation because he’s not happy with the life he has now.

In the end, the divide between Prince William, Princess Kate, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex looks set to persist for the foreseeable future, with no clear path to reconciliation. Without meaningful steps from both sides, this family rift may remain for years to come.