The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, marked her 44th birthday quietly on January 9, but palace insiders say one silence was noticeable. Sources claim Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not reach out, with no message, call, or public acknowledgement. “Not a peep. It was deliberate,” a palace source says. The source added, “They’re making it clear they’re done. It’s a line in the sand.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘making it clear they’re done,’ per source
Kensington Palace honored Catherine’s birthday by releasing the final instalment of her year-long Mother Nature video series. Filmed in the stillness of early morning in Berkshire, the footage shows the Princess walking alone through nature, reflecting on themes of fear, loss, gratitude, and renewal.
“Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration,” Catherine says in the voiceover. “I find myself reflecting on how deeply grateful I am.”
An insider close to the Princess explains that the moment was intentional. “This birthday wasn’t about fanfare. It’s about her claiming her own peace. She’s sending a message without words: she doesn’t need Meghan and Harry’s approval or drama in her life.” Another insider says, “The Sussexes are still railing in the media, but Kate? She’s calm, grounded, and moving forward. It’s a quiet power play.”
A source close to Harry and Meghan insists there was no calculated snub. “They really wanted Catherine to have space,” the source says. “This isn’t spite—it’s respect for what she’s been through.” Still, royal watchers note the contrast between the two camps. Catherine’s low-key, introspective approach stands in sharp relief against the Sussexes’ continued media presence. “It’s like night and day,” one insider observes. “She’s choosing peace. They’re still in the arena.”
Prince Harry and Kate Middleton were once known to share a genuinely close relationship, but that bond weakened after Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the UK and stepped back from royal duties.
