Royal experts say Prince Harry learning of his sister-in-law’s cancer diagnosis on TV is a fairly accurate depiction of the current dynamic within the royal family.
Royal historian and author Richard Fitzwilliams argues that it is highly telling that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not informed before Friday’s announcement.
“It speaks volumes that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan learned of this diagnosis on the news,” Fitzwilliams said. told the time. “The brothers have not been in touch for months and trust has reportedly completely broken down.”
“A serious illness can change everything and bring families together,” he continued. “Something like this could happen. Harry will come back to see his father, and perhaps his brothers will meet.”
“There may be a path to reconciliation in the coming weeks and months, but that seems unlikely at this point,” Fitzwilliams added.
The Sussexes, who quit royal life in 2020 and enjoyed royal life across the pond to Montecito, California, are said to have “unofficially” contacted the Prince of Wales following Middleton’s announcement.
Still, the Welshman seems to have made a conscious effort. Sources told the Post that the Sussexes have been kept in the dark regarding health issues.
On Saturday, it was revealed that Prince Harry reportedly learned of his estranged sister-in-law’s diagnosis on television.
“It is understood that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were not informed of Duchess Kate’s cancer diagnosis in advance.” [Markle],” British Times The news comes a day after the 42-year-old Princess of Wales revealed she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy.
“Several sources have confirmed that no such conversation took place, and it is believed that Prince Harry learned of Kate’s diagnosis on television at the same time as the rest of the world.”
The report comes a day after The Post exclusively reported that the couple were “blindsided” by the news of the Princess of Wales’ cancer.
“They had no idea and learned the news at about the same time the rest of the world did,” the insider said. “This shows the irreparable damage they have caused. Trust has broken down, but the Royal Family is willing to distance itself from them.”
Duchess Kate’s cancer diagnosis: Everything we know so far
Following the Princess of Wales’ shocking cancer announcement on Friday, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan said they wanted the princess to have privacy during her treatment.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement: “We wish Kate, Duchess of Sussex, and her family good health and healing, and hope that they can spend their time in peace in their private lives.”
Middleton, who married Prince William in 2011, revealed her diagnosis as follows: Friday video message.
The mother of three said she is currently in the early stages of undergoing “preventative chemotherapy”.
