Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next month, and a royal commentator suggests this visit could mark the final attempt to reconcile with his estranged brother, Prince William. According to royal reporter Jasmine Carey, if Harry brings his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the trip could be a make-or-break moment for the fractured relationship between the two princes.
A History of Estrangement
The Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales have been at odds for years, with tensions escalating after Harry and his wife Meghan stepped back from royal duties. Harry's public criticisms, including TV interviews, a Netflix docuseries, and his memoir Spare, have deepened the rift. William has shown little interest in reconciliation, while Harry has repeatedly left the door open.
Carey writes: For years, the two princes have been at war with one another - a war of avoidance and ignoring.
She notes that William's reluctance to forgive is understandable given the public nature of Harry's attacks.
The Role of the Children
Harry is reportedly hoping that Archie and Lilibet can help bridge the gap. The children have not visited the UK since 2022, and this trip could be their first chance to meet their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Carey argues that if William refuses to meet Harry even for the sake of the children, it signals that reconciliation is unlikely.
If William, 44, won't meet his younger brother on this upcoming UK visit - if only to let the children get to know their cousins - then what will really lead to a reconciliation?
she asks.
Security Concerns and Uncertainty
The trip's success is complicated by ongoing security issues. Harry has been fighting for police protection in the UK after his security status was downgraded. This legal battle could affect whether the children travel to Britain. Despite these challenges, Carey believes the visit will be telling.
If William misses this chance to catch up with the Sussex family, I doubt he will do it next time either,
she writes. That would be yet another devastating blow for Harry.
