Kate Middleton has made a subtle yet strong indication of her support for Prince William amidst his ongoing feud with Prince Harry.
September 26, 2025, Published 4:42 p.m. ET
Kate Middleton‘s lack of comment on Prince Harry‘s recent birthday has caught the attention of royal watchers, interpreted as a calculated statement aligning with Prince William in his rift with Harry, according to RadarOnline.com.
Harry celebrated his 41st birthday on September 15, just days after reconnecting with King Charles III for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years.
While this encounter was perceived as a fragile step towards reconciliation, Harry found no similar olive branch extended from his brother and sister-in-law.
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Kate’s Silence: An Intentional Gesture
Kate Middleton’s silence on Prince Harry’s birthday has made it clear where her loyalties lie.
A source close to the royal family remarked: “William and Kate’s silence wasn’t an accident; it was intentional. By not acknowledging Harry’s birthday, they are sending a pivotal message: if Harry wishes to repair their relationship, he must take the first step.”
Royal biographer Duncan Larcombe echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that Kate’s decision not to recognize Harry’s special day was a deliberate statement suggesting that the onus is now on Harry.
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Breaking Away from Tradition
During Harry’s 40th birthday last year, both Charles and Kate extended public wishes.
In stark contrast, last year, both King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales made a public effort to acknowledge Harry’s 40th birthday. Their official royal social media account had sent out a message wishing the Duke of Sussex a happy birthday, which was shared across various royal pages. This year’s lack of acknowledgment, insiders assert, was a deliberate move.
An insider noted, “The royals often communicate through subtleties. With the omission of Harry’s birthday message, they were sending a clear, calculated signal.”
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Lingering Tensions with Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle made claims during the Oprah interview that Kate caused her emotional distress.
The relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family has been particularly strained since Harry and Meghan chose to step back from their royal duties in 2020. Meghan’s revelations during the high-profile Oprah Winfrey interview, where she alleged that Kate had made her cry in 2018, have added fuel to the fire.
One insider stated, “Harry and Meghan have positioned Kate as a liar in a public forum. For William, this was doubly painful as it was aimed directly at his wife. Kate’s silence speaks volumes about her loyalty to William in this situation.”
Harry’s Hopes for Reconciliation Amidst Resistance
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Harry has expressed a desire for familial reconciliation on multiple occasions.
In a recent BBC interview, Harry shared his hopes for restoring ties with his family, stating: “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore. Life is precious.”
Despite Harry’s willingness to mend fences, insiders reveal that William and Kate remain hesitant. “They made no effort to meet with Harry during his visit to the UK,” an insider disclosed. “It seemed they wanted to keep their distance, which sends a clear signal that reconciliation is currently off the table.”
While Harry may have experienced a frosty reception in Britain, he celebrated his birthday at home with Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in sunny Montecito, California.
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