In an interview with US Weekly, Hardman further elaborated, stating that commenting on one's brother's choice of wife, as Harry did in the Netflix series and his book, without casting any doubt, is undoubtedly asking for trouble. Despite Harry expressing a desire for an apology from the royal family for the treatment of Meghan Markle, he acknowledged that reconciliation would require a two-way process, suggesting that William might also seek courtesy before considering reconciliation.
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been effectively estranged for years, they did send a get-well message to Kensington Palace upon learning of Kate's recent abdominal surgery. Prince Charles has not directly addressed the allegations Harry has made against him or Kate, but sources close to William have indicated that he was particularly angered by his brother's comments about Kate.
Royal commentator Jenny Bon noted in November that William is still deeply hurt by Harry and Meghan's attacks, especially those directed at Kate. William is understandably protective of his wife, whom Harry once considered the sister he never had. In the Netflix docu-series, Harry and Meghan portrayed a less-than-flattering image of Kate, describing her as cold and unwelcoming towards Meghan. Meghan shared that their first meeting was jarring for Kate due to the stark contrast between them, expressing surprise about royal formality extending behind the palace's doors.
