Kate Middleton's 'vulnerable' side after cancer battle can 'heal' Prince William and Harry's relationship

LONDON, ENGLAND: Prince William is reportedly still "very angry" with his brother Prince Harry but his spouse Kate Middleton, who realized that life is "far too short for rifts," might act as a mediator between the two royal brothers.

Following Kate's cancer battle, royal correspondent Katie Nicholl claimed to believe that the Princess of Wales might be able to serve as a "role model" for the rival royal siblings, according to Radar Online.

Kate Middleton believes life's 'far too short for rifts and family feuds', claims expert

Fighting cancer can occasionally make an individual put things in perspective, put aside grudges, and let go of the past. As a result, the Princess of Wales reportedly wants to patch up the conflict between Princes William, 42, and Harry, 40.

Vanity Fair’s royal expert Katie Nicholl claimed that Kate, 42, can restore harmony in the royal family, even though William is angry with his younger brother.

In their interview with royal reporter Bronte Coy for The Sun's Royal Exclusive, royal reporters Richard Palmer and Nicholl discussed Kate's "vulnerable" side, her capacity to "heal" the family's royal feud, and William's "anger" toward his brother.

Nicholl told Coy, "Kate’s been thrown under the bus by Harry, he’s said hurtful things about her, he’s brought the children into the narrative. I think the Prince of Wales remains very, very angry and upset and feels very betrayed."

However, Nicholl asserted that Princess Kate might be eager to restore communication within the family, despite William's annoyance.

"Possibly the Princess of Wales is still open to a reconciliation in some form. I still feel it’s quite early," Nicholl shared.

She added, "But I do think when you go through something like a cancer diagnosis and you go through the sort of journey that she has done, and you confront your own mortality, you realize life is short. It’s far too short for rifts and family feuds."

Nicholl said, "And perhaps that will be a role that she will play at some point in healing that rift, because I think we look to the royal family as a symbol of unity."

"We will want to see them together at Christmas, this will be the sixth Christmas that Harry won’t have been a part of," she added.

Nicholl further stressed Kate's capacity to serve as a "role model" and said, "I think she’s also someone who’s always led by example, in that sort of way of being a role model."

"I was talking to sources close to the Princess and to William, who said ‘never give up hope, there’s always a chance’, but of course, it’s always in the timing," she said.

Bronte Coy asked on the recent Royal Exclusive episode if Kate's more "vulnerable" side would remain apparent to the general public.

"I suspect we probably see more of (her vulnerable side)," conjectured royal expert Richard Palmer, before adding, "She has developed so much as a person over the last few years."

The Princess of Wales has been largely absent from the public eye because she has been receiving chemotherapy throughout the year.

Kate Middleton and Prince William plan to spend 'quiet Christmas together'

Prince William and Kate Middleton intend to have a "quiet Christmas together" in an effort to "heal" their marriage, as previously reported by Radar Online.

"Kate and William have had what the Queen famously called an 'annus horribilis.' She's had her health battle, and their marriage was rocked again by the ghost of rumors Wills cheated," a source revealed.

They added, "This Christmas is going to be a much-needed time for them to heal their marriage. They just want a quiet time together and a drama-free 2025, and they're praying the family get healthier."

This came following Kate's March announcement of her diagnosis, which she described as a "huge shock." According to her, after undergoing abdominal surgery, post-operative tests revealed that cancer had been "present" even though she had not shown any symptoms of it at first.

According to a Kensington Palace representative, Kate began a course of preventative chemotherapy in late February.

Following a hiatus from royal duties, Kate announced in September that she completed chemotherapy and was concentrating on becoming "cancer-free."

In the upcoming months, Kate said she was "looking forward" to returning to work and doing a few more public appearances.