Prince William and Kate Middleton 'just ignore' family drama, royal expert claims

Scarlett O'Toole, Laura Zilincanova Tue, November 10, 2026 at 9:01 AM UTC

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Kate Middleton and Prince William are ignoring the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Image: Getty)

Prince William and Kate Middleton have adopted a key approach for handling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to a royal expert.

Charlotte Griffiths, speaking on the Daily Expresso podcast, suggested the Prince and Princess of Wales have opted to ignore the continuing controversy surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex instead of addressing it.

She characterized their method as "water off the duck's back," suggesting that any interaction with Harry and Meghan would compromise their approach.

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She told the podcast, "I think their whole, their whole strategy is water off the duck's back. That's what they're doing. So they just ignore, they let it wash over them.

"They don't let all the muck and the rumor touch them. And they are like the Teflon prince and princess of Wales. They just rise above it and ignore."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently moved back to the UK (Image: Getty)

Charlotte suggested that acknowledging the Sussexes could potentially pull William and Kate deeper into the public disputes.

"And if you engage in any way with Harry, then that strategy is blown out of the water," she added.

She continued to suggest the tactic was proving effective for the future King, noting the persistent focus on Harry and Meghan did not seem to impact him.

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"I think it's working for William. You know, because all this, all this drama, the endless drama around the Sussexes doesn't seem to touch him or affect him," the expert said.

Charlotte, who once moved in royal social circles, also alleged that a young Harry handed her a tablet and instructed her to place it in her mouth, implying it would serve as a test of her trustworthiness.

"I suppose, it was a trust test. He was like, pop that in your mouth and then I know I can trust you. That's pretty much what happened," she told the Expresso.

Nevertheless, Charlotte revealed she was hesitant to consume something of unknown origin.

"I did genuinely fold it into my napkin because I was like, I can't be, I don't know what it is," she said. "I can drink like the best of them, but I don't, I don't fancy my chances being off my head in front of a royal."

Her comments come as brand expert Nick Ede previouslt told The Express US Harry and Meghan likely won't be forgiven by William and Kate.

He shared, "A warm reception doesn't mean a royal reunion is around the corner. I think we'll see a private family reconciliation with Charles and Camilla long before we ever see the Fab Four together again.

"I don't think William and Kate will ever forgive them."

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