Kate Middleton's Push for a Royal Family Reunion: Will Prince William Agree?
Kate Middleton has been trying to talk her husband, Prince William, into meeting up with his estranged brother, Prince Harry — along with his wife, Meghan Markle, and kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — while the family is in the United Kingdom later this month.
“At this time, William is not planning to be there, but things could change,” sources told Us Weekly on Wednesday.
“Kate has been trying to convince William to meet with Harry, Meghan and the kids,” the insider continued, adding that the Princess of Wales, 44, is also “interested in seeing the kids.”
Since there haven’t been “opportunities to see Archie and Lilibet” in the past, their the news of their upcoming visit “was a shock.”
“They are trying to make this work because the opportunities are so limited,” the source insisted.
Middleton is also reportedly hopeful that William, 44, “will show up,” but “respects his decision” either way.
The insider also claimed that the future king will meet with his younger sibling only “when he’s ready.”
“This is not on William’s timeline, it’s on Harry’s,” they alleged. “They also weren’t expecting Harry to come to the UK with Meghan and the kids, so he’s been hesitant. If he is not ready yet, a reunion won’t happen.”
However, King Charles is hopeful he will see Harry, 41, and Markle, 44, with insiders calling him “realistic” about rebuilding the fractured relationship with his son.
“[Queen] Camilla has been very supportive of the efforts to improve the relationship,” the source shared.
“There is definitely excitement, and Charles is also optimistic about this. He’s hoping it’s the first step toward repairing the relationship between Harry and William, as well.”
Prince Harry and Markle are set to bring their little ones to England for the first time since 2022.
The last time Prince William and Prince Harry saw one another was at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral that year.
Harry and Markle, who married in 2018, stepped away from their royal duties in 2020 and relocated to Montecito, California — causing a rift in the family.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reported on Wednesday, that King Charles, 77, held a “rare family dinner” at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland on Tuesday.
In attendance was Queen Camilla, 78, Prince William, Princess Anne and Prince Edward.
Senior working members of the royal family are currently in Scotland for the annual Royal Week festivities.
The outlet shared that the family had a “dine and sleep,” where they eat and stay overnight at the palace.
The Order of the Thistle service then takes place on Wednesday.
Harry and Markle will be visiting the UK to promote the 2027 Invictus Games, which are set to be held in Birmingham next year.
Reports surfaced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to bring Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, along with them.
Prince Harry is reportedly “looking at every option to try and get” his wife and kids across the pond “safely and keep them safe when they’re on the ground.”
Sources told Page Six that the Duke of Sussex will have his own security team in tow and are ready for a “huge spectacle” to happen due to their trip.