There was a time when Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle appeared fairly united, showing up at events side by side and looking at ease.
That changed after Harry and Meghan stepped away from royal life and moved to the United States. Eventually, the distance and the tension wore down whatever connection they once had, and their feud became front-page news. Insiders say Kate and Meghan now have almost “zero personal connection,” and the brothers remain distant.
Even so, insiders say that small shifts behind the scenes recently suggest someone may be trying to change the tone.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton could fix their broken relationship
Radar Online reports that Kate wants a calmer 2026. After a year shaped by cancer treatment and constant pressure, she hopes for less strain. One source said, “Kate is determined to make next year as peaceful as possible in all aspects of her life. To achieve that, she’s realised she may need to reach out to Meghan and extend an olive branch.”
The insider added, “Kate still has some lingering resentment she doesn’t fully trust Meghan and isn’t looking to become close friends but she believes that if she and Meghan can find a way to connect, it would greatly improve William and Harry’s chances of reconciliation.”
A source said, “From a young age, Kate was always the peacemaker between her brother James and sister Pippa. She has a natural talent for diplomacy and a desire for harmony. She’s fully prepared to start the process of reconciliation with Meghan and recognizes that someone has to take the first step so she’s chosen to be that person.”
Kate shared in March 2024 that she was receiving cancer treatment and later confirmed remission. King Charles continues his own treatment. One insider said, “Kate’s recent health challenges have influenced her choice to make peace with Meghan. She’s always acted as a mediator and sees this step as important for the well-being of the family.”
Another source said she hopes to feel some relief as well. “She feels it’s her responsibility to lead by example for William. If she’s encouraging him to make amends with his estranged brother, she believes she should follow her own counsel and work on resolving things with Meghan.”
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