Prince William and Princess Kate Refuse to React to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK Move
Prince William and Princess Kate are sticking to a deliberate strategy of silence amid renewed attention surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK move.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their latest return to Britain in August, bringing fresh attention to their relationship with the Royal Family after stepping back from royal duties and moving abroad.
Harry, Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were expected to spend an extended period in the UK, prompting speculation about whether the visit could lead to any contact with senior royals.
However, William and Catherine have reportedly chosen not to comment on the Sussexes’ movements, instead continuing with their own royal engagements and public responsibilities.
Their approach has attracted attention from royal commentators, with some suggesting that avoiding public reactions helps prevent further controversy.
Speaking on the Daily Expresso podcast, royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths discussed how the Prince and Princess of Wales have handled the continuing attention surrounding Harry and Meghan.
“I think their whole, their whole strategy is water off the duck’s back. That’s what they’re doing. So they just ignore; they let it wash over them,” she said.
Griffiths suggested that William and Catherine are determined not to allow rumours and public discussion about the Sussexes to distract them from their work.
“They don’t let all the muck and the rumour touch them. And they are like the Teflon prince and princess of Wales. They just rise above it and ignore,” the commentator added.
According to Griffiths, the Waleses understand that responding to every development involving Harry and Meghan could create more headlines and prolong the controversy.
She believes that maintaining their distance allows William and Catherine to avoid becoming directly involved in the ongoing public discussion surrounding the Sussexes.
The commentator also warned that any engagement with Harry could undermine the strategy the Prince of Wales has reportedly adopted.
“And if you engage in any way with Harry, then that strategy is blown out of the water,” she explained.
Griffiths went on to suggest that the approach appears to be working for William, as the continuing attention surrounding the Sussexes has not visibly disrupted his public schedule.
“I think it’s working for William. You know, because all this, all this drama, the endless drama around the Sussexes doesn’t seem to touch him or affect him,” she said.
The comments highlight the continuing contrast between the two royal households, with Harry and Meghan attracting attention through their UK visits while William and Catherine maintain their focus on official engagements.
However, neither the Prince nor Princess of Wales has publicly confirmed that ignoring Sussex-related developments is part of a deliberate strategy.
For now, the Waleses appear to be keeping their attention on their royal responsibilities rather than responding to the latest speculation surrounding Harry and Meghan.
