Yesterday, Wednesday, June 4, was an especially difficult day at Kensington Palace. Lilibet, Kate Middleton's niece and the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, turned 4 years old. On this significant date, the Palace announced Kate's greatest wish: her intention to meet the little girl someday.
Lilibet was born just as the British royal family began to fracture. Harry and Meghan moved to California, and Kate has never been able to meet her in person. She also hasn't made any video calls; however, she trusts that this will change very soon.
Kensington Palace announces an unexpected decision by Kate Middleton
Last Wednesday, Kensington Palace would have been dressed up to celebrate Lilibet's 4th birthday. However, the family estrangement with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has prevented the girl from receiving her family's affection. The one who has most regretted these sad circumstances has been Kate Middleton, who has decided to make her greatest wish public.
From Kensington, sources close to the Duchess of Cambridge have announced Kate's greatest wish: her desire to meet her niece. Lilibet's birth, named in honor of her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, marked a significant moment for the British royal family. What should have been celebrated with joy was overshadowed by the family tensions that had already begun to arise.
In this context, Kate has never been able to meet the girl, nor have Prince William or King Charles III. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California with their two children, and they have never set foot in the United Kingdom again. This situation became especially delicate after Middleton's and Charles's illnesses.
Now, coinciding with Lilibet's birthday, Kate has expressed her intention to change things, at least regarding the children. "I can't wait to meet her, because we haven't met her yet, so I hope it'll be soon," the Princess of Wales said from Kensington.
Despite the existing tensions between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, these words reflect a gesture of goodwill. They are interpreted as an attempt at family rapprochement by Kate that could happen very soon and that will change everything.
Kensington Palace confirms Kate Middleton's good wishes
Until that date, Kate hadn't had the opportunity to meet Lilibet, not even through a video call. She herself was the one to confirm it the only time she spoke about the little girl.
The relationship between Kate and Meghan has been complex in recent years; however, both share love for their families. Although Markle tries to keep her children's privacy, lately she has shared numerous snapshots. Thanks to them, Middleton can appreciate how her nieces and nephews have grown during this time they've been apart.
On the occasion of Lilibet's 4th birthday, Harry's wife published a snapshot of her and some emotional words. "Happy birthday to our beautiful girl, four years ago you came into our lives and every day is brighter and better because of it." "Thank you to everyone who has sent your love and celebrated this very special day with her," she wrote.
Kate's congratulations may not be among them; however, her intention is much greater than congratulating her from afar. The future queen of England longs to break with everything and meet Lilibet in person. It won't be soon, but it will be in a future that now seems much closer and more possible thanks to Kate Middleton's wishes.