Prince Harry’s fractured relationship with Prince William has long been the subject of public fascination, but a surprising revelation has reignited memories of a much closer time. A former royal insider has now disclosed just how warm Harry’s bond once was with his sister in law, Kate Middleton.
Grant Harrold, who worked closely with the royals as a butler, is preparing to release his upcoming book The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service. Within its pages, he recalls moments when Harry, William, and Kate shared a genuine closeness that now seems lost.
According to Harrold, Prince William and Kate went out of their way to include Harry in their activities. Far from being left on the sidelines, the Duke of Sussex was often considered part of their inner circle.
In fact, Harrold shared that Harry frequently spent time with Kate even when William was not present. “He used to go out with Kate,” Harrold revealed. “William would be away, and Kate and Harry would be off doing stuff together.”
This perspective challenges the popular belief that Harry often felt excluded during his years as a working royal. Harrold insists the truth is quite the opposite. “I think when people say, ‘Oh he was left out,’ he really wasn’t,” he emphasized.
The dynamic was further strengthened by Harry’s then girlfriend Chelsy Davy, who reportedly got along exceptionally well with Kate. According to Harrold, Chelsy was frequently around and her easy bond with the Duchess of Cambridge only added to the group’s harmony.
Observers were reminded of this closeness during the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. Prince Harry, serving as best man, delivered a speech that was remembered as heartfelt and moving.
Royal author Katie Nicholl detailed the moment in her book Harry: Life, Loss, and Love. She described how Harry’s affectionate and witty words brought both laughter and tears to the reception, leaving Kate visibly emotional.
Nicholl recalled that Harry spoke about the couple’s decade long romance being an inspiration to him. His tribute touched Kate deeply, while Chelsy Davy, sitting nearby, was said to smile shyly as the words were spoken.
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At the time, the trio was often seen as a modern and united front for the monarchy. Their warmth and camaraderie projected an image of togetherness that the royal family seemed eager to present.
However, that image has since fractured. Following Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle in 2018, tensions began to rise. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step down from royal duties in 2020 marked a dramatic turning point.
The situation grew even more strained after the publication of Harry’s memoir Spare. In it, Harry made a series of startling claims about both William and Kate, further deepening the rift between them.
The revelations cast a shadow over the once strong bond Harry shared with his brother and sister in law. What was once a relationship marked by warmth and loyalty has now become a story of estrangement and pain.
Royal commentators believe that memories of Harry and Kate’s closeness only highlight how tragic the breakdown has been. What was once a symbol of unity for the monarchy now serves as a reminder of how fractured the royal family has become.
As the public continues to watch for signs of reconciliation, many cannot help but look back on the days when Harry, William, and Kate seemed inseparable. The contrast between then and now could not be more striking.
Whether these bonds can ever be repaired remains uncertain. Yet Harrold’s revelations show that there was once a time when family ties, laughter, and mutual respect defined the relationship between Prince Harry and the future King and Queen
