Why Harry and Meghan Stayed Silent on Kate’s Birthday?
Princess Kate marked her birthday on January 9, but according to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not reach out with any public or private wishes. Given the long-running tensions between the Sussexes and the Waleses, the silence has not come as a shock to royal watchers.
One source told Rob Shuter’s ShuterScoop that the lack of contact was intentional. “Not a peep. It’s deliberate. They’re making it clear they’re done. It’s a line in the sand,” the insider claimed.
Another source suggested the contrast between the two camps is becoming more pronounced. “The Sussexes are still railing in the media, but Kate? She’s calm, grounded, moving forward. It’s a quiet power play.”
Not everyone agrees that the silence was meant as a snub. A separate insider insisted the decision was rooted in sensitivity rather than spite.
“They really wanted Catherine to have space,” the source explained. “This isn’t spite — it’s respect for what she’s been through.”
Kate chose to mark her birthday in a personal and reflective way, releasing a video filmed during a nature walk. In the clip, she spoke about gratitude and quiet reflection.