King Charles has hardly seen Prince Harry since he moved away from the UK to California, and hasn’t seen Meghan Markle or his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, since 2022. Planning a visit with them during their trip to the UK later this month would make sense if you think about it that way, but Prince William and Kate Middleton don’t see eye-to-eye with King Charles when it comes to the Sussexes.
King Charles’ willingness to forgive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following all the negative things they’ve said about the monarchy over the years feels like “utter betrayal” to the Prince and Princess of Wales, and according to insiders, William is “furious.” Keep reading for more information.
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Kate Middleton & Prince William React To King Charles' Plans To Meet The Sussexes
Prince Harry and his family's return to the UK this month has been making headlines for weeks, and the latest reports are claiming King Charles is making plans to spend time with the Sussexes while they're in town. However, Kate Middleton and Prince William reportedly aren't very appreciative of Charles' warm welcome.
"There is a growing feeling among those closest to Kate that she has carried an enormous burden for the monarchy over the past few years," an insider explained. "She stepped up without complaint during one of the Royal Family's most testing chapters, despite facing immense personal challenges of her own."
"Against that backdrop, any move that appears to soften the stance towards Harry risks being viewed as overlooking the loyalty and sacrifices she has made," the source continued. "It's less about resentment and more about the principle of standing by those who have remained committed to the institution."
Prince William isn't very pleased either. "William is furious and also sees this as crossing a line," the insider added. "From his perspective, the damage caused over recent years by the Sussexes has been too great to simply brush aside."
"He believes public confidence in Harry and Meghan has been irreparably damaged and that there is no realistic route back to a working role or wider acceptance in Britain," the source continued. "In his view, reopening that door would send the wrong message entirely after everything that has unfolded."
The Wales are not keen to forgive the Sussexes so easily, especially without an explicit apology. "Catherine's view is that reconciliation has to be earned, not assumed," the royal insider explained. "There were allegations and deeply personal comments made in public that had a profound impact, not only on individuals but on the wider family."
"Those kinds of wounds don't disappear because enough time has passed," the source added. "Trust has to be rebuilt gradually, and that is a process measured in actions rather than gestures. She is basically feeling utterly betrayed by Charles after her years of loyalty."
