Kate Middleton and Prince Harry’s Quiet Friendship Shows the Softer Side of Royal Life…See More

Kate Middleton and Prince Harry’s Quiet Friendship Shows the Softer Side of Royal Life…See More

For years, fans of the Britishroyal family have speculated about the private dynamics between its members. Beyond the formal appearances and balcony waves, there have always been whispers of lighter, more personal connections-like the one betweenKate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales, and her brother-in-law Prince Harry.

That bond has now been brought back into focus thanks to Grant Harrold, a former royal butler who served the household for seven years. In his new That bond has now been brought back into focus thanks to Grant Harrold, a former royal butler who served the household for seven years. In his new memoir, The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service, Harrold shares stories of the friendship Kate and Harry once enjoyed-long before Harry’s move to California with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
According to Harrold, the relationship wasn’t just about family gatherings or official duties. Kate and Harry would often spend time together one-on-one when Prince William was away. “He used to go out with Kate,” Harrold writes in an excerpt published by The Telegraph. “William would be away, and Kate and Harry would be off doing stuff together.”
What kind of “stuff”? Nothing out of the ordinary. Harrold describes shopping trips and pub visits-small, everyday escapes that made the royals feel like anyone else grabbing downtime with a friend. It’s a reminder that behind the crowns and ceremonial roles, the royals once carved out moments of normal life.

The dynamic also reflected William and Kate’s effort to keep Harry close. As Harrold explains, they regularly involved him in their routines, knowing that palace life could feel isolating. It was a trio that looked tight-knit in public, and behind the scenes, the connection seemed just as genuine.