ll eyes were on Kate Middleton as she walked alongside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during the walkabout following the Queen’s passing. This marked the first public appearance of the ‘Fab Four’ since the Sussexes’ interview with Oprah Winfrey. In his latest book, a royal author claimed it was the “hardest thing Kate ever had to do.” Furthermore, maintaining a united front was exceedingly difficult for Kate; read on to discover why.
Prince William invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to join him and Kate in observing the flower tributes to Queen Elizabeth II after her death in September 2022. This event was also the Fab Four’s first joint appearance since March 2020, when they attended the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
It was the first time Kate and Meghan were photographed together in public since Meghan told Oprah that Kate made her cry over the bridesmaid dress incident, rather than the other way around.
Royal author Robert Jobson describes the event in his upcoming book, Catherine: Princess of Wales. He asserts that Catherine wasn’t happy about the outing and speculated, “The resulting images suggested they’d all slipped back into their Fab Four routine, but Catherine later admitted to a member of the Royal Family that due to the extent of ill-feeling between the couples, the walkabout had been the hardest thing she’d ever had to do.”
According to sources, Kate Middleton had a courteous discussion with her brother-in-law during Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021, after he stepped down as a senior working royal. Jobson notes, “At his funeral, Catherine—exuding poise, calm, and regal impregnability—took her place as one of the most senior Royal Family members, supporting the frail and grieving Queen and comforting Prince Charles.” Kate and Harry have always shared a great bond, but can they mend things? Only time will tell.
It’s worth noting that Harry and Meghan left the royal fold in 2020. Since their departure, the couple has generated numerous negative headlines with their critical remarks about senior royal members. Additionally, reports indicate that the ‘Fab Four’ have not communicated in any meaningful way.
However, earlier this year, the Sussexes issued a statement wishing Kate Middleton well during her battle with cancer. We sincerely hope this feud resolves soon and sees the light of day! In the meantime, who are you siding with? Let us know in the comments!