Catherine was seen as a mediator between Harry and his brother, Prince William, but Harry has recently shared negative comments about her. He accused Catherine of equating his wife, Meghan Markle, and mentioned a bridesmaid dress incident that left Meghan crying. He claimed Catherine wanted Meghan to apologise for suggesting she had a “baby brain” and for the way she reacted when Meghan borrowed her lip gloss. These claims were largely Harry’s own.

Harry’s choice to go public with these personal stories was seen as a breach of royal protocol. Catherine, who is known for her charm, felt betrayed and hurt by the situation. A royal expert pointed out that Harry's comments were inappropriate and violated the family's unwritten code of silence on private matters.

Catherine, who had helped smooth things over between Harry and William, is now frustrated. She has not been able to publicly defend herself against Harry's accusations, which has only added to her frustration. The ongoing tension is also affecting the relationship between William and Harry. William is said to be angry that Harry dragged Catherine into the mess, believing she did nothing wrong.

Despite Catherine's efforts to mend the rift, the brothers remain. They attended their uncle's memorial service but did not speak or interact. As Harry's 40th birthday approaches, it is doubtful whether the royal family will acknowledge it given their discord. They eventually posted a short message wishing him a happy birthday, along with a photo.

The gesture was a formality and did not suggest any real reconciliation. For Catherine, the damage appears to have been done. Once so close to Harry, she now finds herself facing public criticism from him, leaving her frustrated and depressed. As the royal family works through these divisions, it is unclear whether any resolution will be forthcoming.