As tensions between Prince William and Prince Harry continue, sources suggest that the Duke of Cambridge is already planning his future reign with minimal involvement from his estranged brother and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle. The ongoing feud, which escalated following the release of Harry’s controversial memoir Spare, shows little sign of resolution.
Rift deepens after memoir allegations
The discord between the royal siblings has been simmering for years but worsened significantly after Harry’s memoir Spare hit the shelves. In the book, Harry accused his older brother of physically assaulting him during a heated argument at Kensington Palace. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have settled in California, where they are now involved in media projects, including deals with Netflix.
Despite this distance, Prince William, according to an insider, has no plans to reconcile with the Sussexes when he eventually takes the throne. The source told the Express, “William is already planning for when he becomes King, and he doesn’t see a future for the Sussexes in the Royal Family. The feeling is that allowing the Sussexes back into the fold is a bad move and they should be resigned to the fringes indefinitely.”
Chilly reunion at memorial service
The brothers’ estrangement was on full display last week during a memorial service for their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes. The event marked one of the few times they have been seen together since King Charles III’s coronation last year. Despite the solemn occasion, attendees noted the palpable tension, with the brothers standing “five yards apart” and avoiding communication entirely. One mourner described the scene as “back to back,” illustrating the chilly atmosphere between the once-close siblings.
A brief return to the UK for Harry
Prince Harry made a brief and unexpected trip back to the UK from California to attend the Norfolk service for Lord Fellowes, who had been both Princess Diana’s brother-in-law and a former private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II. The late Lord Fellowes passed away at the age of 82. While the memorial brought the brothers into close proximity, any hopes of reconciliation appear distant, with Prince William reportedly determined to keep Harry and Meghan at the fringes of royal life.