New Delhi:
Estranged British royal Prince Harry has been “hit hard” by the cancer diagnosis of Catherine, Princess of Wales, a royal author has said. The Princess of Wales, often known by her maiden name Kate Middleton, announced in March that she has an undisclosed form of the disease.
“They (Harry and Kate) were once extremely close, and Harry was hit hard by the news of her cancer diagnosis, which he learned about, along with the rest of us, through Kate's shocking video,” Christopher Andersen, author of ” The King Fox News said on Wednesday.
He also claimed that the 39-year-old prince would like to “reconnect” with Kate, but “unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case.” [Prince] William is willing to let his brother near his sick wife.”
Andersen said there was simply “too much drama” between the brothers and their wives and that there was “lingering bitterness” among everyone.
“So the chances of a meeting between Harry and the rest of the royal family, let alone any sort of reconciliation, appear extremely slim,” he added.
Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton announced on March 22 that she has cancer and was in the early stages of chemotherapy, asking for “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.
In a video message, which came after weeks of rumors and gossip on social media surrounding her health, the 42-year-old said the discovery of cancer following a successful abdominal operation in January was “a huge shock” but she was not. good and getting stronger every day.”
She did not reveal the exact nature of the cancer, but described the months since she went to hospital as “incredibly tough” for her, Prince William, and their three young children.
“In January I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time my condition was thought to be non-cancerous,” she said in the video statement.
“The operation was successful. However, tests after the operation revealed that cancer was present.
A message from Catherine, Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/5LQT1qGarK
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024
“My medical team therefore recommended that I undergo a preventive course of chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” she added.
Her illness comes at the same time that her father-in-law, King Charles III, is undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.
Prince Harry's relationship with the royal family
Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle, who were formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are no longer working royals. They moved to California in 2020 and are now setting up their own company after being cut off from the royal purse strings.
Harry, who married former actress Meghan in 2018, once had a very close bond with William. However, their relations have deteriorated in recent years and the brothers reportedly did not speak for months following Harry's public criticism of his family.
Harry has repeatedly made complaints about the way he feels he and his wife were mistreated during their time as working royals.
The couple have rarely visited Britain since moving to the US, including for the funeral of Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.
Prince Harry is currently in Britain for events to mark the anniversary of his Invictus Games. He was last in Britain in February to visit his father, King Charles III, who is also undergoing cancer treatment.
He was expected to meet his 75-year-old father on his final trip. But a spokesman for the prince said no meeting would take place.
“In response to the many questions and ongoing speculation as to whether or not the Duke will meet his father this week while in Britain, this will unfortunately not be possible due to His Majesty's full schedule,” he said. the spokesman. 'The Duke obviously understands his father's diary with obligations and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.'
(With input from the agency)