Princess Kate Middleton organised the sweet message to Prince Harry on his 40th birthday after spotting signs he was “homesick”, according to an insider.
Despite the ongoing tensions between the brothers, William and Kate surprised many by sharing a post from the royal family on X and adding their message, which read: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!”

A source revealed that Kate was the driving force behind the simple message and, despite the distance, ensured that
Harry received a birthday phone call and a special gift to commemorate his milestone.
The source said, “Kate was very much the driving force behind Harry’s birthday wishes, as she slowly makes good on her vow to restore some kind of peace and forgiveness between the estranged royal and his family before it’s too late.”
“She told William in no uncertain terms that this is not the time for resentment, they needed to show the world that love and family are front and centre of their values, but more importantly she wanted Harry to have this message on his big day,” the source added.
“It meant the world to Harry that the royals, as well as the Waleses, sent this olive brance on social media. And Kate made a point to call him and send a thoughtful gift his way as well,” according to the source.
Harry, who resides in California with the Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, after stepping down from the working monarchy in 2020, celebrated his birthday with his family. He is reportedly planning to attend a gathering with close friends afterwards.
The post from the royal family account on Sunday marked the first public birthday message for Harry since 2021, as the estrangement between Harry and William shows no signs of improvement following the 40-year-old’s damaging claims against the royal family in his TV interview with Oprah and his controversial memoir, Spare.