Why Kate Middleton won’t swoop in as ‘peacemaker’ to ‘thaw’ Prince William, Prince Harry’s ‘iciness’: doc

Kate Middleton “has very little to do” with the strained relationship between estranged brothers Prince William and Prince Harry. Journalist Omid Scobie, who has extensively covered Harry and Meghan Markle, addressed the brothers’ fractured bond in ABC News Studios’ documentary about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s recent move back to the UK. He said he doesn’t expect anything to “change” between William and Harry — despite speculation that Kate could act as a “peacekeeper,” according to the Daily Mail. Kate Middleton (pictured above with Prince William and Prince Harry) “has very little to do” with the relationship between the estranged brothers. Getty Images Journalist Omid Scobie addressed the brothers’ fractured bond in the ABC News Studios’ documentary “Harry & Meghan: The Return of the Prince.” “There’s always this talk of Kate potentially being the peacekeeper, the one that could bring the two brothers together,” Scobie, 45, said in “Harry & Meghan: The Return of the Prince.” “If I’ve learned anything over the years from covering them, it’s that Kate has very little to do with that relationship between the brothers,” he added. Scobie also said he believes Harry, 42, and King Charles III, 77, have turned a corner, claiming the “iciness” between the father and son has “thawed” and there is now “warmth” between them. Scobie said that Kate (seen above at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, England, this year) won’t act a “peacekeeper” to “bring the two brothers together.” Getty Images Scobie also said that the “iciness” between Harry and his father, King Charles III (pictured above with William, Kate, Meghan and Harry) has “thawed” and there is now “warmth” between them. AFP via Getty Images Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Erin Hill, senior royals editor at People, also weighed in on the documentary, saying palace insiders have told the outlet that William and Kate, both 44, have decided “behind the scenes” to take a “very old-school royal approach” to Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK: “Keep calm, carry on, do the job.” “So right now Harry and Meghan, they’re not a priority for them, and they’re very much looking to the future,” Hill said, per the Daily Mail. Author Russell Myers told People last week that Charles and William are “completely united on the Sussexes not representing the royal family,” adding that the father and son are “without a doubt … in sync” on the matter. As Page Six previously reported, William has “washed his hands” of Harry amid the latest Sussex drama. Erin Hill, senior royals editor at People, said that William and Kate (seen above Horse Guards Parade in 2023) have taken a “very old-school royal approach” to Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK. Chris Jackson/Getty Images William, meanwhile, has “washed his hands” of Harry (pictured above with his brother in 2021) amid the latest Sussex drama. Getty Images The couple’s return to the UK has already been accompanied by controversy surrounding their children — Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5 — who were pulled from their new school just two days into the term over security concerns. “The Sussexes’ presence will always generate noise and distraction, and I think the first few weeks have demonstrated exactly why the royal family remains concerned,” royal insider Kinsey Schofield told Page Six. She also said William “has his own family to protect” as well as “his responsibilities as Prince of Wales,” pointing to his three children with Kate: Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8. “The Prince and Princess of Wales are trying to provide stability for their own children while Prince George begins an enormous new chapter at Eton,” Schofield added. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!