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When the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) revealed her shocking cancer diagnosis to the world, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle learned the way the rest of the public did, via the princess’s video message.

Following Kate’s announcement, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a brief statement that read: “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.”

Since then, there have been rumblings out of Harry’s camp that he is very upset about his sister-in-law’s diagnosis and wants to support her during this time. However, a royal expert is saying that they should pump the brakes on that talk because if Harry really wanted to support Kate he could, but he hasn’t.

Royal author says ‘it speaks volumes’ that Harry hasn’t made this effort for Kate

Kate Middleton and Prince Harry at event to announce plans for Heads Together charity
Kate Middleton and Prince Harry at event to announce plans for Heads Together charity | Stefan Wermuth – WPA Pool /Getty Images

Royal expert and author of Royally Suited Phil Dampier spoke to The Sun’s Fabulous about what Prince Harry could do if he wanted to support Kate and the fact that he hasn’t “speaks volumes.”

Dampier explained: “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 apologize 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 author added: “The trust between all parties has long since gone and I don’t see any chance of a reconciliation in the near future. 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.”

The Waleses’ friends say Will and Kate haven’t spoken to Harry and aren’t dwelling on it

Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince Harry on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle to view Queen Elizabeth II tributes
Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince Harry on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle to view Queen Elizabeth II tributes | Kirsty O’Connor – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Friends of the Waleses have said that William and Kate haven’t talked to Harry in quite some time and they aren’t dwelling on that as they have other things to worry about.

As for getting a visit from the Duke of Sussex, that isn’t something his brother and sister-in-law seem open to these days. Those close to the Waleses insist that Harry popping up and dropping by is the last thing they want because it would bring nothing but “unwanted drama” and that is exactly what the prince and princess don’t want or need now.

One of the Waleses’ pals told the Daily Beast: “Catherine and William have been very clear they want peace and quiet for them and the kids. A visit from Harry, with all the drama that would bring, would be the opposite of that.”

Another friend added: “They have come to terms with the estrangement from Harry and are content to let sleeping dogs lie.”