Commentator Helena Chard echoed this sentiment, noting that while Kate is saddened by the situation, she’s unlikely to take an active role. “She and Harry used to share a light, humorous connection,” Chard said. “It’s unfortunate that she was drawn into such a negative public narrative, especially after trying to keep the peace between the two brothers.”

Still No Meeting Between Kate and Princess Lilibet

Meanwhile, another sign of distance in the royal family is the lack of interaction between Kate and Harry’s daughter, Princess Lilibet. Despite being born in 2021 and turning four earlier this month, Lilibet has reportedly never met her aunt in person.

During a public appearance in 2021, Kate expressed her well-wishes for the child: “I wish her all the very best. I can’t wait to meet her.” However, when asked whether she had at least connected over video call, she replied, “No, I haven’t.”

Royal correspondent Danielle Stacey told HELLO! Magazine that while it’s unknown whether a private meeting occurred during Lilibet’s brief UK visit for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, no public confirmation has ever been made. Most details about Harry’s children, including their interactions with extended family, have only been revealed through his memoir Spare.

As of now, it seems the rift within the royal family persists — with little sign of reconciliation on the horizon.