The Reality of Why Prince William Can’t Let Go of and Won’t Try to Fix Feud With Prince Harry
Once upon a time, Prince William and Prince Harry were extremely close, or at least that’s what the public thought. For years, the siblings appeared to be extremely tight to the outside world and kept up appearances like they were best friends. But looks can be deceiving.
Once Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping down and got out of dodge, the Duke of Sussex began airing out the royal family‘s dirty laundry to the highest bidder. And he blasted his big brother when he wrote about their fractured relationship in Spare.
But five years later, and after losing a court case to have his full-time security reinstated, the prince claimed in an interview that he wanted to reconcile with his family, saying, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”
Even if Harry makes a real effort in trying to repair his relationship with other royals, William is reportedly not going to cave on his stance. Here’s what a few experts have said about that.
Expert puts the blame on Meghan
Friends of the future king insist that the Prince of Wales isn’t budging on how he feels about Harry saying that what he did is “unforgivable,” and that “he feels utterly betrayed … He hates [Harry] for what he has done to the family … It’s no secret that William would prefer it if Harry never stepped foot in England again.”
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward placed the blame on Meghan for that and referred to what the Duke of Sussex wrote in Spare as well as other stories about the blowups the princes had, particularly when William called Harry’s then-girlfriend “difficult” and “rude.”
“The flea in the ointment really is very much Meghan,” Seward told Fox News Digital. “She’s disliked intensely by a large number of the monarchists of this country. They see her as being very… damaging to the royal family … Harry thinks that William insulted Meghan. I think when you have that kind of animosity, it’s really hard to [get around it]. I just don’t see any kind of reparation. I just don’t see it at this moment.”
Others insist the duchess isn’t the only one to blame
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams claimed to Fox News Digital that “a mistrust of Meghan” is indeed “a major reason” for the princes’ rift, but it’s not the only reason William reportedly has no desire to reconcile with Harry.
“William feels Harry has betrayed the royal family,” Fitzwilliams explained. “Given… the personal attacks on him in the memoir Spare, reconciliation is likely to be a tough call with the [Prince of Wales]. There are some things which are not forgotten. Of course, reconciliation is desirable and being in exile, which Harry is, is often very sad… The last time the brothers were together, at the memorial service for Lord Fellowes last August, they reportedly didn’t speak. I doubt much has changed.”
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich agreed, telling the outlet, “Persistent lack of trust is the main reason why senior royals remain reluctant to engage in reconciliation efforts. Their concerns are well-founded, that any private family discussions could become public or be used for commercial projects.”
Because of that betrayal, it’s not likely William is ready to forgive his sibling anytime soon. As Seward pointed out, the mistrust is so bad that Harry hasn’t even been able to reconcile with his father yet, let alone his brother.
“I think that Harry is … very saddened by the fact that he has failed to reconcile at least with his father,” Seward opined. “But it is not that his father doesn’t love him. It’s because his father doesn’t trust his son not to repeat what he says. He can’t have that happen. So it’s easier for [the royal family] to avoid the issue … And you can do that easily when you have a very, very busy life.”
