An insider has revealed that King Charles III is unlikely to intervene to force a reconciliation between Prince Harry and Prince William, even as Harry's return to the UK offers a chance for the brothers to mend their relationship.
Prince Harry and Prince William have not spoken in years, with a bitter rift forming between the once-close brothers. William reportedly felt a deep sense of betrayal after Harry's tell-all memoir, Spare, while Harry's comments about the Royal Family have upset his older brother.
Harry's return raises hopes
Harry's move back to the UK presents a unique opportunity for the brothers to repair their relationship. Many believe William will not reach out to Harry, and it remains unclear whether Harry will attempt to reconnect with his brother. Questions have also arisen over whether King Charles III will use the occasion to bring his sons back together now that they both live in England again.
However, an insider suggested this is unlikely. "He will want to see his sons together over time," a source told People. "This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years."
Insiders and experts weigh in
"It is going to be challenging for William. It will be very hard for him and Catherine," the source added. "There is a deep sense of betrayal."
Royal author and journalist at Hello, Robert Jobson, said that the King intervening is unlikely. "No king can order his heir to forgive," he revealed. "But every reconciliation scenario being speculated rests, in the end, on William—and he has agreed to none of it yet."
He added: "What he is unlikely to do is press his eldest son to simply fall in line and reconcile with a brother he currently has little relationship with."
Background and current status
In his memoir, Prince Harry revealed that King Charles pleaded with his two sons to sort out their differences after his father, Prince Philip's, funeral.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, reportedly arrived in the UK yesterday. It is understood that their children are enrolled in school in the UK and that the family will live in the Cotswolds. They will not, however, be returning to their royal duties.
