Prince Harry reportedly misses Kate Middleton, who is currently battling an illness, but finds himself unable to repair their relationship due to Meghan Markle’s insistence on receiving an apology, claims an expert.

Once close, Harry and Kate’s relationship deteriorated after Harry married Meghan Markle and the couple stepped back from royal duties. Now, Harry reportedly regrets the growing distance.

Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror, “He really misses that warm, uncomplicated relationship, and he is torn between loyalty to his wife and regret about the loss of the woman he was so close to. Losing Kate was Harry’s second great loss after losing his mother.”

In contrast, Meghan reportedly does not share Harry’s feelings. Quinn explained, “Meghan doesn’t feel guilty about Kate because she feels that Kate should have been the one person in the Royal Family to back her against every difficulty. Meghan knew Kate was an outsider, so she just couldn’t understand why Kate always toed the royal line rather than supporting her.”

Despite being shocked by Kate’s cancer diagnosis, Meghan sees no way to mend the relationship due to its toxicity. Quinn added, “She doesn’t want people to think she is trying to reconcile with Kate just because Kate is ill. Meghan still feels Kate was in the wrong and should apologize before they try to build bridges.”

In March, Kate released a video statement on Instagram, revealing her health struggles. She shared, “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London. Initially, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. However, tests after the operation found cancer, and I am now in the early stages of preventive chemotherapy.”

She added, “This has been a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this for our young family. Having William by my side is a great source of comfort. As a family, we need time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment.”