Moreover, Prince Harry wrote that Kate and Meghan struggled to bond over stereotyping, which he said caused “a bit of a barrier.”

Harry was in a “painful place” after Kate’s cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis didn’t only affect the royals. Harry and Meghan were also significantly affected by the news, which they reportedly got through the news and not from their UK family members.

The Sussexes were said to have reached out to Kate after the news of her cancer was made public. Meanwhile, a royal expert claimed that Harry most likely regrets what he wrote about it as the Princess of Wales was – and still is– going through this most challenging time.

Speaking with Us Weekly in early April while promoting her book Elizabeth & Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarch, royal expert Tessa Dunlop claimed Harry now finds himself in a “painful place.”

“When you do discover that your sister-in-law has cancer and you’ve written stuff that can’t be retracted, that’s quite a painful place to be in,” Dunlop said.

As mentioned, Harry and Meghan didn’t find out about Kate’s health from their family members, but just as the rest of the world from watching the news.

The Sussexes released a statement at the time of Kate’s cancer diagnosis revelation, saying that they wished “health and healing” for the princess, hoping “they are able to do so privately and in peace.”

“He really misses that warm, uncomplicated relationship”

Meanwhile, royal expert Tom Quinn revealed that Harry had difficulty coping with the news. On the one hand, he wanted to support Kate Middleton, his sister-in-law, but on the other, he wanted to support his wife, whom Kate didn’t like.

The Duke was “torn” about it, as he had to choose.

“He really misses that warm, uncomplicated relationship, and he is torn between loyalty to his wife and regret about the loss of the woman he was so close to. Losing Kate was Harry’s second great loss after losing his mother;” Quinn told the Mirror in April.

Harry and Kate Middleton had a great relationship in the beginning, and when he and Meghan married, it sure appeared as if the future generations of senior royal family members were set. While the rift is very much still on, it is indeed a sad moment for the royals, not least King Charles, who has had to watch how his sons—and daughters-in-law—have created a very toxic environment between each other.

While Harry might had his reasons for exposing his truth about Kate, one royal expert claims he “cruelly betrayed” his sister-in-law. Speaking to The Sun, royal expert Phil Dampier says that Harry could have done more to support Kate Middleton as she was diagnosed with cancer.

Royal expert says Harry “crually betrayed” Kate

The fact that he hasn’t, the royal expert claims, “speaks volumes.”

“Prince Harry once described Catherine as the sister he never had and they were incredibly close,” Dampier said. “So one of the saddest aspects of Megxit is the fact that they no longer speak.”

“As The Princess of Wales has been recovering from cancer, we have heard precious little in terms of public support from Harry and Meghan. It may be that they have made contact privately, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.”

“If there was a willingness by Harry to support Kate and of course William he could have made a move to apologise for some of his outbursts and made the effort to come over and spend some time with them. But the fact he hasn’t speaks volumes.”

The royal expert continued, saying that the trust between all parties “has long since gone.” Dampier argued that any form of making amends is far away.

“William and Kate must feel deeply hurt by what Harry has done and whatever his past grievances there was no excuse for turning them into a money-making industry. It’s tragic that their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, don’t know their cousins, and Kate will be deeply saddened at how things have turned out.”

Dampier concluded, “She and William now have a huge burden going forward as the future of the monarchy and they needed Harry and Meghan to support them. So the sense of betrayal will run deep.”

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