After her battle with cancer, Kate Middleton is not focused on mediating between Prince William and Prince Harry. Christopher Andersen, author of 'The King,' discussed the relationship between the princess and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Fox News, stating that Kate is not concerned with playing peacemaker. 'The idea that Kate still has the time and energy to continue playing peacemaker is rubbish,' Andersen told Fox News. 'She tried for years and finally gave up. She did her part, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap between William and Charles on one side and Harry on the other.'
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams noted that Kate, 42, is fully supportive of her husband Prince William, 42, and is done with handling the sibling feud. 'Harry portrayed her as cold and unwelcoming to Meghan Markle in his memoir 'Spare,' painting a damaging picture of the royal family,' Fitzwilliams told Fox News. 'The memoir is soon to be released in paperback, and his allegations will resurface, though he won't be adding to or promoting it. He knows how damaging it has been.'
Instead of focusing on the royal brothers, Kate will concentrate on her return to royal duties while prioritizing her health. 'We have seen encouraging signs of Catherine's recovery,' Fitzwilliams explained. 'Her focus, as she has said, is being 'cancer free.' The Wales family has had a difficult year. She has completed her course of preventative chemotherapy. William, while carrying out some royal engagements, has been tremendously supportive... [But] Catherine will avoid anything that promotes negative energy.'
In early September, Kate announced that she finished chemo and is now 'cancer free.' 'I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,' the Princess of Wales wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'Staying cancer-free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long, and I must continue to take each day as it comes.'
Since stepping down as active royals and leaving the UK in 2020 with his wife, Meghan Markle, Harry has had a strained relationship with his family. Since leaving, Harry, 40, has given numerous interviews, revealing the instability of his family relationships. Many details come from his 2023 memoir 'Spare,' where Harry candidly discusses arguments with his brother and father, King Charles.
In June, Harry and Meghan Markle, 43, reached out to Kate before her rare appearance at the Trooping of Colour Ceremony, according to reports. 'Both Harry and Meghan have been following Kate's recovery with interest, but their communication with the palace and the Waleses is minimal,' a source told Closer. 'They've sent well wishes, but they're not in a place with Kate to warrant much of a response,' the source said, adding that this 'hasn't stopped them from trying to connect.'
The source continued, 'Meghan made it clear she's ready to 'move past all the nonsense and find a way towards healing for everyone's sake.' 'She's ready to let the anger and bitterness go,' the insider added.
The Duke of Sussex visited London in May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Harry did not meet with his estranged family due to his father's 'full schedule,' though some say reconciliation won't happen soon. 'I always thought there was a possibility, but as time goes on, I'm thinking a reunion is more unlikely,' former royal butler Grant Harrold told the Post in May. 'I always thought Kate would have been the one to break that because she had a good relationship with Harry.' 'However, as time goes on, I think that happening is becoming less likely,' Harrold continued.
Andersen also claimed that William would not allow Harry 'anywhere near his ailing wife.' Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Di For Daily podcast, told Fox News that Prince Harry and Meghan are irrelevant to the future king and queen as Kate focuses on her health and family. 'Even with Catherine currently in the clear... the reality is that cancer has taken a toll on King Charles,' Schofield claimed, referring to the monarch, 75, who is also battling cancer.
Though Buckingham Palace hasn't specified what type of cancer the king was diagnosed with, he will reportedly pause his treatment for 11 days for his royal Australian tour next week. King Charles, alongside wife Queen Camilla and a traveling doctor, are set to leave for the tour on Oct. 18. They are expected to visit Sydney and Canberra, and then travel to Samoa, where the king will attend his first Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).
