Just when it seemed the royal rift couldn’t get any deeper, new expert claims are revealing the real reason Prince William may never forgive Prince Harry and it has everything to do with Kate Middleton.
According to royal expert Kinsey Schofield, Prince Harry didn’t just hurt his older brother with his public revelations and he crossed a line by dragging William’s wife, the Princess of Wales, into the drama. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Schofield declared, “Harry has escalated tensions by targeting William’s wife. That’s the real betrayal.”
For years, Kate and Harry were thought to share a warm bond, with the Duke of Sussex once calling her “the sister I’ve never had and always wanted.” But that dynamic seems shattered beyond repair after Harry’s memoir Spare and the Sussexes’ Netflix docuseries, both of which included subtle digs and unflattering portrayals of royal family members—including Kate.
While Harry didn’t outright slam Kate, insiders say the damage was done. Whether through personal anecdotes, awkward moments, or what was left unsaid, Kate was portrayed as cold, distant, and at times unwelcoming—especially during Meghan Markle’s early days as a duchess.
Now, experts believe that portraying Kate in such a light is what truly lit a fuse under Prince William’s fury. Royal commentator Lydia Alty explains, “Understandably, Prince William may feel deeply betrayed, especially as Kate has been dragged into this narrative and seemingly targeted or misrepresented in ways that have hurt both her and the wider family.”
The alleged betrayal comes at a time when Harry is reportedly attempting to extend an olive branch to his estranged family.
The Duke is said to be planning invitations for King Charles, William, and Kate to attend the Invictus Games in 2027 a hopeful gesture meant to thaw the icy tension between them.
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Despite Harry’s hopes of healing old wounds, the royals remain wary—especially William and Kate, who are said to be hesitant about opening the door to reconciliation after years of public fallout. One palace source noted that the Waleses are “extremely cautious” about engaging with Harry and Meghan again, citing a “real fear of being exposed.”
That fear isn’t unfounded. The Sussexes’ track record includes high-profile interviews, tell-all books, and behind-the-scenes revelations that have put the Firm in damage control more than once. For William and Kate who prize privacy and loyalty, rebuilding trust may be out of the question.
What’s especially painful for William is watching the emotional toll on his wife. Kate, who is currently in recovery from cancer, has always maintained a dignified silence amid the chaos, yet insiders say she’s been deeply wounded by the way she’s been portrayed—and by how little Harry seems to regret it.
“Dragging Kate into the public narrative was a tipping point,” said one source. “William can forgive a lot—but not this.”
Despite Harry’s apparent wish to reconnect, the damage may already be done. While King Charles is said to be more open to dialogue with his younger son, William’s position is reportedly far more rigid—especially while Kate continues her recovery and remains out of the public spotlight.
As Harry looks ahead to 2027’s Invictus Games, the big question looms: will the royal family show up? Or will Harry’s past words continue to echo louder than any invitation?
For now, all signs point to a royal reconciliation that remains distant—held back not just by broken trust, but by what some are calling the ultimate betrayal and hurting the woman William has vowed to protect above all else.
