Kate Middleton has reportedly refused to put royal duty before her feelings. While King Charles is said to believe the Sussexes could help strengthen the monarchy, Middleton reportedly feels differently. Tensions within the royal family escalated after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down from their working royal duties. However, following the Sussexes’ reunion with the monarch on July 10, reports have suggested there is renewed hope. Harry and Markle could eventually find their way back into the royal fold — an idea that Prince William and Middleton are reportedly not in favor of.
Kate Middleton won’t move on for the monarchy, claims insider
Kate Middleton is reportedly not ready to move on for the sake of the monarchy. She is unable to fully trust the Sussexes again, according to a report by Closer Online. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met King Charles in a discreet meeting at Highgrove House in July 2026.
A source claims that the King believes the Sussexes could help strengthen the institution once the family’s broken relationships are repaired. However, Middleton doesn’t feel the same. According to the insider, both the Prince and Princess of Wales believe that things “won’t be solved by putting duty first.” While Middleton is known for being forgiving and not holding grudges, the situation involving the Sussexes is reportedly very different.
The source alleged that she became part of a very public dispute that she never wanted to be involved in. Middleton believes in letting bygones be bygones and moving forward. However, she is still deeply hurt by everything that has happened. The insider added that just because repairing the relationship may benefit the monarchy does not mean those feelings will simply disappear.
The events that unfolded after Harry and Markle stepped down from their working royal roles reportedly damaged Middleton’s trust. The source said, “Kate felt unable to defend herself after the television interviews and everything that came afterwards – the insinuations, the repeated references to the family, and the speculation that surrounded her. She’s found that incredibly difficult to forget.”
The insider further claimed that she is skeptical about any reconciliation if it is driven mainly by political convenience. The source added that while William is often described as highly emotional, Middleton is equally sensitive. According to the report, she feels she became the “collateral damage in someone else’s story,” leaving her deeply heartbroken.
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on Reality Tea.
