Tensions within the British royal family may once again be simmering, according to claims from royal insiders. Reports suggest Kate Middleton has been privately frustrated with how King Charles has handled the ongoing situation involving the Sussexes. Insiders say the Princess of Wales expected clearer direction from the monarch as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle discuss a possible return to the United Kingdom.
Kate Middleton feels King Charles didn’t take ‘definitive stance’ with Sussexes UK return, per source
Insiders cited by RadarOnline claim Kate Middleton feels uneasy about the Sussexes potentially increasing their presence in the U.K. again. A source alleged that the Princess believes King Charles has not taken a “definitive stance” on boundaries regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ties to the royal family.
The insider claimed Middleton has “felt knifed in the back” by what she sees as mixed signals from the monarch. From her perspective, the situation required clearer direction from the top, the source adds. “As someone who knows she will one day be queen, Kate expected stronger backing and clearer signals behind the scenes about how the family should move forward,” the insider alleged.
Sources say tensions partly stem from lingering resentment over Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” and his public criticism of the monarchy. According to the insider, the emotional impact of those moments has not faded for the Princess of Wales. “For Kate, the emotional impact of everything that was said publicly hasn’t faded with time,” the source claimed. “She still feels the damage done during that period.”
The insider also suggested Middleton believes conflicts aired on a global platform permanently change family dynamics. “Once those kinds of lines have been crossed so publicly, she feels it becomes incredibly hard to rebuild trust,” said the source.
Meanwhile, Harry and Markle have continued appearing on the international stage after leaving the royal family in 2020. The couple recently visited Jordan for a humanitarian trip at the invitation of WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. During the visit, they met with medical teams and organizations supporting children evacuated from Gaza for urgent treatment.
