KATE DEFIES WILLIAM SECRET MEETING - WITH HARRY!

The princess is determined to end the years-long rift once and for all

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With the palace making frantic preparations for Prince Harry's anticipated visit to see King Charles, sources reveal the Princess of Wales is also seeking a top-secret meeting with her estranged brother-in-law in hope of healing the fraternal rift with her husband, Prince William.

"Kate's willing to do anything she can to end this feud," says an insider. "It's torn the family apart and she doesn't want the next generation - her kids or their cousins - to be carrying this on their shoulders. She's convinced a face-to-face with Harry - who she hears has been dropping hints about wanting to return home for a while now - will make a difference.

"Aside from giving him a piece of her mind, she wants to help him come home and the only way is to rebuild trust with William and the family."