Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, reportedly continues to harbor deep feelings of resentment toward Meghan Markle and Prince Harry following their explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. According to sources close to the royal family, Kate feels that the couple has not apologized for the accusations made during the interview, which she believes have deeply impacted the family. A source shared with the *New York Post*, “Kate has drawn a hard line in the sand… she’s not budging on her stance. They’ve never apologized for their lies, and she feels deeply hurt.”
While Prince William faces the complex task of managing his strained relationship with his brother, Harry, Kate has taken a firm stance of keeping her distance. The fallout between Harry and William became public after Harry revealed in his memoir *Spare* that the two had a heated argument during the Sandringham Summit. Despite rumors that William might be open to reconciling with Harry, Kate remains skeptical. She reportedly believes that Harry, and especially Meghan, will bring further harm to the royal family if they are reintegrated. According to a source in *Mirror UK*, “Kate believes that Harry and Meghan will cause more harm to the royal family if they’re let back in.”
Despite these feelings, Kate has reportedly reached out to Harry in the past, offering him words of encouragement during difficult times. Insiders suggest that she made several late-night phone calls to him, showing that while she holds firm views about the Oprah interview, she still has a soft spot for Harry. “Kate has been in touch with Harry, urging him to stay strong,” shared a source. This indicates that while Kate may feel deeply hurt by the couple’s actions, she still sympathizes with Harry, particularly as she watches him struggle with public challenges, including his ongoing legal battles.
The rift between Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the royal family deepened following the Oprah interview, where Harry expressed disappointment in his father, King Charles, and Meghan alleged that Kate had made her cry before her wedding. Meghan also made serious accusations regarding racial insensitivity within the royal family, including comments about the potential skin color of their then-unborn child, Archie. These claims shocked many and further escalated tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family.
Although Meghan has expressed a desire to move forward from the past, the damage caused by the interview has left a lasting impact. Insiders suggest that while William may be more open to reconciliation for the sake of family unity, Kate remains steadfast in her belief that the couple’s actions have caused irreparable damage. “Kate thinks letting them back in would only invite more chaos,” a source explained. Her focus remains on protecting the royal family and ensuring its stability.
Despite her strong stance, Kate’s efforts to reach out to Harry indicate that she hasn’t entirely shut him out. The dynamics within the royal family have undoubtedly shifted since the Oprah interview, and the fallout from that interview continues to shape their relationships today.
