Kate Middleton 'trying to mediate' a reconciliation between William and Harry Entertainment Thu, Jun 03, 2021 The Duchess of Cambridge 'is trying to mediate’ a reconciliation between Prince William and Prince Harry, claimed Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith. In conversation with Closer, Smith claimed. "If anyone can bring peace to the royals, Kate can. Kate is a brilliant arbiter and peacemaker." Gushing over Kate Middleton, Gary Smith said: "Every bone in her body is about making friends and doing the best she can... She’s trying to mediate." The British royal family has been embroiled in tension since the Duke and Duchess of Susses accused the palace of racism during an interview with US TV host Oprah Winfrey.