With 2020 upon us, Duchess Kate Middleton has revealed her hopes for this new year. A royal insider explained that Kate has her sights set on more family time this upcoming year, especially when it comes to building a bridge between her husband Prince William and her in-laws, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and their son Archie.
The British Empire's royal family have held up centuries of traditions and pride for the British people. Before Meghan Markle entered the picture, Prince William and Prince Harry were inseparable. The two famous brothers performed most of their royal duties side by side and had a fun dynamic. Sadly, since the last royal wedding, the two princes’ have been far from close, leading many to believe there is a rift between the royals. Harry even admitted in a documentary that aired back in October that he and William aren't as close as they have been in the past. He revealed that it's normal that with all of the pressure and scrutiny of the public, there is bound to be disagreements, but insists they are brothers and they will always be there for each other. 2019 was a rough year for these two royal families as the brotherly competition has caused a divide.
According to Us Weekly, the 34-year-old duchess has high hopes for 2020 and is sharing it with the world. An insider revealed that Kate is "hoping that in the new year, the cousins will spend more time together." Duchess Kate and Prince William share three children, 6-year-old Prince George, 4-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 20-month-old Prince Louis. The insider noted that Kate and William's three kids "adore" Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's 7-month-old son Archie. The source did say, however, "like most children, they’re easily distracted and resilient."
It seems that there has been some tension between the royal families, as Harry and Meghan decided to celebrate their Christmas holiday apart from William, Kate and Queen Elizabeth II. They instead, revealed that they would instead be spending Archie's first Christmas in Canada alongside Meghan's mother. The couple's Christmas plans to be apart was revealed just two months after Harry said in his documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey that he and his brother aren't as close anymore.
Regardless of where they stand now, Prince William and Duchess Kate put pictures of Harry, Meghan, and Archie in their end of year review for 2019. The clip showed off pictures of Archie's christening and even of the two Duchesses, Meghan and Kate, enjoying themselves at a Wimbledon match. It seems that 2020 will be a year of new beginnings and letting go of past grudges.
Source: Us