Prince Harry reportedly went into a furious state after feeling snubbed by the Duke of Kent in response to his condolence email following the recent sad announcement of the Duchess of Kent’s passing. The Duchess of Kent, Katharine Worsley, who died peacefully at Kensington Palace at the age of 92, was a respected and much-loved member of the royal family, known especially for her dedication to music and charity work.
Prince Harry, who currently resides in California with Meghan Markle, sent a private condolence message to the Duke of Kent, but sources say he received no acknowledgment or reply, which significantly upset him. This perceived snub has only added tension to the already strained relationship between Harry and various branches of the royal family. The Duchess of Kent had attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018, marking one of her few public appearances in recent years, making the lack of response feel all the more personal.
Despite Harry’s private outreach, senior royals including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, publicly expressed their condolences and shared heartfelt tributes on social media. Kate and William posted a touching statement remembering the Duchess’s lifelong devotion to charity and music, signing the note personally.
Harry is scheduled to return to the United Kingdom shortly to attend the WellChild Awards but is not expected to stay for the Duchess’s funeral, which will be held at Westminster Cathedral. The ongoing family tensions are reflected in the lack of communication and coordination around these somber occasions.
This latest incident highlights continuing difficulties in Harry’s relationship with the royal family, illustrating how personal grief and official protocol collide amid longstanding rifts. The Duke of Kent’s silence has left Harry feeling isolated at a time when family unity would be most needed.