William is believed to have spent the day with his loved ones after chatting with Big Issue salesman Dave Martin, but despite the happy family occasion, experts revealed that Kate has been “heartbroken” that her husband is not will celebrate the day. his younger brother, Prince Harry.
The Duke of Cambridge turned 40 on Tuesday 21 June and marked the day by campaigning on homelessness, an issue of concern to him.
To commemorate William’s great day, the Queen posted a heartfelt snapshot of the smiling Duke with the text: “As the second on the throne line turns 40, learn more about His Royal Highness.”
The 96-year-old monarch followed with eight additional photos taken at different stages of her grandson’s life, each with an insightful fact about the duke.
Despite the good wishes and congratulations of other members of the royal firm, the rift between the two royal brothers seems to continue.
A royal source said Kate has been trying to encourage the two brothers to resolve their differences when the duke turns 40, saying she believed it would be the “best birthday present”.
A source close to the family told Closer that the Duchess has been nostalgic for her husband’s birthday, especially since she marked her 30th birthday in 2012 with a special trip to Wales where Prince Harry and William went have a good time bonding.
The source said Kate had even “sent a silent message” to Harry and that it would mean a lot to William if he made any kind of contact on his big day.
They said: “Kate is a wonderful diplomat and an eternal optimist. It is her firm belief that one day Harry will come out of his trance and be his own man.
“If he can somehow get the boys to make peace, even temporarily, it would be the best birthday present William could wish for.”
It is believed that the relationship between the two royals began to break down after William’s worries about Harry’s rapidly developing relationship with Meghan Markle.
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Speaking about her brother’s fracture, royal author Ingrid Seward said: “Kate has come a long way in fostering their relationship, and although William has always cared about Harry, more you can do.
“Instead, he focuses on what he knows he can accomplish instead of wasting time on things he can’t change.
“He knows what awaits him and knows how hard it is, but with Kate’s help and the support of her father, the Prince of Wales, he remains positive and optimistic about his future.”