Kate Middleton ‘was right’ about one thing in Harry and William feud, says one Royal expert (Image: Getty)
Royal watchers have been acutely aware of the between Prince William and his younger sibling, , for some time now.
Yet, in a heartening twist, and William appeared to extend an unexpected olive branch to . This has ignited hopes among Royal enthusiasts that a thaw might be on the cards, distant though it may seem.
Since his dramatic step back from Royal duties, has been with certain family members, the Royal establishment, and the media. He has openly discussed the tensions that have marred his bond with , with some .
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Prince William and Prince Harry have a fractured relatinship (Image: Getty)
Now, a Royal commentator has suggested that the could well have been spearheaded by Princess Kate. This royal expert belives Kate “was right” regarding a pivotal element of the siblings’ ongoing dispute.
Royal expert and former Royal correspondent Jennie Bond has shared her insights with She suggested that the Princess of Wales played a pivotal role in conveying a public message to on his significant 40th birthday.
According to Bond, Kate’s heartfelt video message – where she revealed the completion of her chemotherapy treatment – offered a profound reflection on life’s true values. This may have influenced ‘s decision to extend a birthday greeting to his brother, who is now embracing a new chapter in California.
Princess Kate may have helped Prince William gain fresh perspective (Image: Getty)
In her emotional address, Kate said: “The is complex, scary, and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.”
Kate also said in her video message: “This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted: of simply loving and being loved.”
Bond suggested these emotions might have swayed the decision to extend this heartfelt gesture towards Harry. She told OK: “In the moving film [Kate] made about the , she spoke about how cancer had given her a new perspective.
Princess Kate emphasised the importance of family (Image: Getty)
“What clearly matters to her more than anything now is family, and loving and being loved. Perhaps she has persuaded William that life is too short to bear grudges forever.”
The expert conceded, however, that this doesn’t signal an immediate However, she says that Kate “was right” in asserting that ultimately, family takes precedence.
“While the brothers may never be close again, or even live on the same continent, it doesn’t mean that the future has to be full of bitterness and bad blood,” said Bond. “Catherine is right. Family should always be paramount.”