Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the royal family—especially for Prince William and Kate Middleton. Now, a royal expert has revealed that Kate played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in preparing her husband to respond to the Sussexes’ bombshell allegations.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams disclosed that Kate has been a pillar of strength for Prince William, helping him navigate the fallout from Harry and Meghan’s claims. The couple, he says, has formed a “totally united front” against the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s accusations.

“Whether or not she was responsible for the unerring riposte to Harry and Meghan’s subversive appearance on Oprah—‘some recollections may vary’—as has been reported, there is little doubt that she and William have a totally united front,” Fitzwilliams told Express.

That famous phrase, issued by Buckingham Palace in response to Harry and Meghan’s claims, was seen as a direct challenge to the credibility of their allegations.

The expert further praised Kate’s ability to stand by William through the turmoil, saying, “She and William complement each other so wonderfully well.

This is clear from their body language, their delight in sporting rivalries in public, and the way they so clearly relate to the charities they have chosen.”

During their infamous Oprah interview, Harry and Meghan accused the royal family of mistreating them. Meghan claimed that Kate made her cry before her wedding—a statement that contradicted previous reports that it was actually Meghan who reduced Kate to tears.

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Perhaps the most shocking allegation was that a senior royal had expressed concerns over how dark Prince Archie’s skin might be before he was born. The claim sent the monarchy into crisis, forcing Buckingham Palace to respond with the now-iconic statement.

Since then, Prince William has made it clear where he stands. When asked by reporters in the days following the interview if the royal family was racist, he firmly responded, “We are very much not a racist family.”

Kate, according to experts, has been instrumental in helping William remain composed and strategic in handling the ongoing tensions with Harry and Meghan.

“She understands the weight of the situation and the impact it has on William, but she has remained steadfast,” Fitzwilliams added.

While the divide between the Sussexes and the Waleses appears to be unbridgeable, insiders suggest that Kate’s influence on William has helped him remain focused on his duties and future as King.

Despite the devastating impact of the Oprah interview, William and Kate have continued to present a strong and united image to the public, cementing their place as the future of the monarchy.

As tensions between the royal brothers remain unresolved, one thing is clear: Kate Middleton has emerged as Prince William’s greatest source of strength in the battle against the Sussexes’ damaging claims.