Prince Harry is reportedly preparing to offer an olive branch to his brother, Prince William, after being ignored following his return to the UK with Meghan Markle. The estranged brothers continue to give each other the silent treatment, with Richard Eden of the Daily Mail claiming that "William and Catherine will continue to ignore Harry and Meghan and have no plans to reconcile."
Wales' Friend Speaks Out
Eden said a friend of the Wales' told him: "It makes no difference if Harry and Meghan are in Oxfordshire, California or Timbuktu. William and Catherine will continue their lives of public service. They intend to lead by example."
It comes as Harry and William's relationship has re-entered the spotlight following the Sussexes' move to the Cotswolds with their children Archie and Lilibet. The Telegraph's Allison Pearson has said that the announcement and quick move from Harry threatens the uneasy truce between the brothers.
Diana Anniversary as a Stepping Stone
It has been reported that Charles wants the pair to reconcile; however, as William and Kate have remained silent on the matter, the chance of a reconciliation does not appear to be on the cards any moment soon. However, according to royal experts at The Royal List, Harry is working on an olive branch to reach out to his brother in the near future.
The Duke's uncle, Earl Spencer, is publishing a blockbuster tell-all, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, on September 22, and it is believed that Harry will use the release to get into communication with William. As next year marks 30 years since Diana's death, it is thought that Harry will plan something to mark the occasion, The Royal List reports.
It is claimed that this anniversary of his mum's death will be used as a stepping stone to rebuild his relationship with his brother William. Spencer has supported Diana's sons since her death, from the funeral up until recent months. He welcomed Harry and Meghan and their children in July to visit him at Althorp, the family estate where he and Diana grew up and where she is buried.
Strained Relationship Since 2020
Tensions have grown between Harry and William since the Sussexes left their royal duties in 2020, with the release of details in Spare and the couple's tell-all Oprah interview causing a further divide between the brothers. A source close to the royal household previously added that Diana's absence adds another layer to the strained relationship between the men.
"This is the sadness of it — they aren't supporting each other as they should be," the source told PEOPLE last August. "That's what any mother would want — that they are there for each other." The Express has contacted Buckingham Palace and representatives for the Sussexes for comment.
