Inside Princess Kate’s Fractured Relationship with Prince Harry and Where It Went Wrong

The once close bond between the Princess of Wales and Duke of Sussex has been called into question following allegations made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle against the palace.

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Prince Harry had once described Princess Kate as the sister he had always wanted, but it seems that their relationship has now reached a point of no return.

According to sources cited in Omid Scobie's book Endgame, the Duke of Sussex and Princess of Wales are said to be at odds after Harry and Meghan Markle made a series of accusations against Buckingham Palace.

A source close to the Sussexes revealed that Kate no longer trusts her brother-in-law, marking a sad turn of events for what was once a strong bond.

Back in 2003, when Kate Middleton began dating Prince William, Harry, who was then a teenager, expressed concerns in his book Spare that she might come between him and his brother.

However, he eventually embraced Kate with open arms and even expressed joy at the news of her engagement to William, stating, “I am delighted my brother has popped the question.

It means I get a sister, which I have always wanted.”

The trio went on to attend public events together, fulfill royal duties, and embark on trips abroad.

Despite outward appearances, Harry admitted in Spare that he started feeling like an outsider within the trio.

When Harry married Meghan, the foursome that resulted was something Harry had longed for, as detailed in Spare.

William and Kate welcomed Meghan with open arms, expressing happiness at seeing the couple together.

Tensions reportedly began to surface in Harry and Kate's relationship before the Sussexes' wedding, particularly stemming from reports of a disagreement during a bridesmaid's dress fitting.

Initially, it was rumored that Meghan had made Kate cry, but later claims suggested the opposite.

Meghan herself confirmed this during her interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In the Netflix documentary featuring Harry and Meghan, the Duchess revealed that upon meeting Kate, she noticed a sense of formality that extended beyond the surface.

Following these revelations, a source disclosed to US Weekly that Kate felt hurt and betrayed by Harry's actions, especially considering their previous closeness.

Cracks in Harry's relationship with William also became apparent in 2019, with Harry acknowledging in an interview that they were on different paths but would always support each other.

Kate reportedly hoped for reconciliation between the brothers, despite the challenges they faced.

However, the decision by Harry and Meghan to step back from their royal duties seemed to exacerbate the situation.

In the Netflix documentary, Harry claimed that William had shouted at him during discussions about the Sussexes' future.

A source mentioned by US Weekly shared that Kate missed Harry despite the circumstances.

Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith expressed in 2022 that both William and Kate still held affection for Harry and would welcome him back, despite feeling wounded by his actions.

Former royal butler Paul Burrell previously suggested that Kate could play a pivotal role in reuniting William and Harry, but according to Scobie's Endgame, it appears that the trust between Kate and Harry may be irreparably damaged, with a source indicating that she cherishes the memories but cannot overlook their recent actions.