Kate Middleton continues her recovery after undergoing abdominal surgery in January. Last week, a new update about how she is doing was released, but royal fans and experts have demanded to get even more detailed information. Because of her surgery and King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, the royal family has gone through a very challenging period. This is all while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue living their different lives in the US.
Even though the feud has ended all contact between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family, they quickly reached out to Kate when they received news of her surgery. However, an expert has now issued a crucial warning to Harry and Meghan, which could have dire consequences if they do not choose to follow it.
When Harry and Meghan tied the know, the next generation of royals appeared to be set. Kate and Meghan were seen as somewhat of a “power couple,” but things were very different behind the scenes.
Kate Middleton – Harry & Meghan relationship
Even before Harry and Meghan’s wedding, Kate and Meghan’s relationship took a turn. In the Oprah interview, things were said to have become heated between the two as Meghan claimed that Kate had made her cry over the flower-girl dresses on her wedding day. Yet, that directly contradicted earlier claims that the British tabloids had made.
After leaving the Royal Family, Harry and Meghan spoke candidly about their struggles via interviews, the Netflix documentary, and, more recently, in Harry’s memoir, Spare. The royals were left shocked and upset by their behavior. The revelations and claims made by Harry and Meghan did little to assist the fractured relationship between Kate and Meghan.
Even in moments of mourning, it appeared that Kate and Meghan wouldn’t bury the hatchet. At least not in Kate’s case, if we’re to believe author and royal expert Robert Jobson.
When news about the queen’s declining health reached the public, Kate Middleton was seen driving to her children’s school to pick them up. Neither she nor Meghan traveled with the rest of the senior royals to Balmoral, and according to royal expert and author Robert Jobson, that was due to a direct order from then-Prince Charles.
In his tell-all book Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed, Jobson writes that both Harry and William were asked not to bring their wives.
“Kate deliberately stayed away”
“Privately, he wanted to say Meghan was not welcome, but he couldn’t say that to Harry, so he personally intervened and asked Kate to stay back so that it was fairer on Meghan.”
The author added, “Kate deliberately stayed away, but she desperately wanted to be there with the queen in her last moments. That’s eaten Kate up and has built up resentment towards Meghan.”
Shortly after Queen Elizabeth’s death, Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate joined forces during a public outing at Windsor to greet well-wishers and mourners. It was supposed to be seen as a united royal front despite their different opinions of one another. For Kate, though, the walk was challenging as author Robert Jobson revealed that the Princess of Wales didn’t enjoy it at all.
The fact that it was to be seen as a feeling of “it’s getting better between us” was, according to Jobson, just an “illusion.”
“Catherine later admitted to a senior royal that, such was the ill feeling between the two couples, the joint walkabout was one of the hardest things she’d ever had to do,” Jobson wrote.
Harry left Camilla “outraged” after meeting with King Charles
When Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton had undergone a “planned” abdominal surgery in January, royal fans worldwide were left in shock. Reports suggest that only a few knew about it, and even some of her friends and people close to the royal family hadn’t been notified beforehand.
The same went for Harry and Meghan, who reportedly learned about Kate’s surgery through the news. After King Charles had gotten his cancer treatment, Harry traveled to the UK to be at his father’s side. The meeting between the two reportedly lasted for about 30 minutes – but everyone wasn’t satisfied with the outcome.
“Her Majesty was furious Harry flew in from his ritzy California home without getting palace approval – and came with an attitude. I’m told Camilla was outraged. She’s taken a lot of bile from Harry for years and couldn’t wait to let him have it,” the source said.
The source continued, “Camilla has taken it all on the chin, but using her husband’s cancer as a ‘loving son’ PR stunt was the last straw. After the father-son reunion, I hear she told Harry he’s a disgrace to his father, the family, and the monarchy – and she left no doubt he isn’t wanted back!”
Meghan Markle contacted Kate Middleton after surgery ‘in hopes of reconciliation’
According to the Mirror, Harry and Meghan Markle sent their best wishes to Kate Middleton – and King Charles – after she had been hospitalized.
“The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health,” a source told the Mirror. “The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to pass on their concern and best wishes.”
Weeks later, another picture was brought forward about what especially Meghan had done when she found out about Kate’s surgery. According to a Us Weekly source, Meghan contacted the princess, hoping it would be a first step to ending the feud.
“Meghan has contacted Kate and Charles,” the source said. “So moves are being made to reconcile.”
Meanwhile, a second source noted that Meghan has been very “supportive” of Harry’s attempts to reconcile with his family. Also, he “wishes the royals—Kate included—the very best.”
Harry & Meghan issued warning about speaking about Kate Middleton in public
However, now, one royal expert paints another picture of the two. Speaking to GB News, royal historian Marlene Koenig praises both Harry and Meghan for how they handled the situation.
“It was reported that they sent private messages, which would be the right thing to do,” she said.
In an interview with the Mirror, McCormick urges the Sussexes not to refrain from speaking about Kate Middleton, at least not before she has returned to royal duty.
Lately, there have been many conspiracy theories about Kate’s absence. According to McCormick, if Harry and Meghan speak out before she returns to royal duty, it could lead to more speculations about how she is doing in her recovery.
“Anything they said would be over analysed and if they were to wish Kate speedy recovery, speculation would run rampant about what is happening behind the scenes,”
The PR expert continued, “The Duchess & Duke can slowly begin to possibly regain trust from the royal family by doing exactly as they are instructed to do.”
Reason why Kensington Palace won’t release more details bout Kate Middleton’s recovery
Meanwhile, many have questioned whether it’s the right call not to give more updates on Kate. Some experts have demanded that they should at least release a new picture of the princess, while royal fans, at the same time, have wanted her to release all details on what the “planned” abdominal surgery was about.
While speculations about Kate’s health continue, a royal spokesperson said the palace “made it clear in January” that they would provide significant updates” only when necessary.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share. The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”