Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Staying Silent on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s U.K. Move
2 min readTHE RUNDOWN
- Sources opened up about Kate Middleton and Prince William’s cautious approach to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s U.K. return.
- The couple has not publicly shared any reaction to the news and “don’t feel the need to say anything or demonstrate anything outwardly,” an insider said.
- A source close to the couple addressed whether there’s any hope for them to eventually reconcile after years of having a strained relationship.
Since news broke that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were moving back to the U.K. for an extended period, Kate Middleton and Prince William have not commented publicly on the situation. The Prince and Princess of Wales have a strained relationship with the couple, but a source close to them told People that it’s possible the situation could improve with time—though for now, Kate and William are “taking a careful approach.”
They are resisting any “knee-jerk reaction,” the insider said, and keeping an eye on how Meghan and Harry’s new chapter in Britain unfolds. “They are watching this space. It’s private—they don’t feel the need to say anything or demonstrate anything outwardly.”
If the two couples reconcile, it “will be a slow build,” the source added. “There is a deep sense of betrayal.”
Last week, several sources told People that William and Harry remain in “no contact,” with William in particular not ready for that dynamic to change.
One palace insider pointed out all that Kate and William have endured privately over the past few years, including Kate’s cancer diagnosis. In January 2025, the Princess of Wales announced she was in remission after undergoing treatment in 2024.
“They have suffered a lot,” the source said, adding that their priorities are their royal duties, three children, and Kate’s recovery.
“They have been dutiful, doing what they do well and keeping the family together,” the insider added. “Anything else, from their point of view, isn’t critical.”
A source noted that time will inevitably bring the former royal Fab Four together, including Meghan and Kate. “There are bound to be moments where their worlds overlap,” the insider said, “and everyone will be watching how those encounters unfold.”
