Prince Harry is back in the UK, prompting royal fans to think about whether he and his brother, Prince William, might reunite. The brothers are estranged and reportedly do not have any contact.
Last Public Appearance Together
According to Hello! Magazine, Prince William and Prince Harry were last seen together publicly at their father's coronation in May 2023. The brothers took part in the same procession, but they were not seated together inside Westminster Abbey. While this moment was the last time they were seen together publicly, the two were in the same room the next year in 2024.
The brothers reunited privately at their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes' funeral in Norfolk in August 2024. They reportedly did not speak or sit next to one another.
Timeline of the Rift
The brothers began to experience issues when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began dating, with Prince William reportedly concerned about the speed at which their relationship was progressing. In 2018, Prince William reportedly advised Harry not to rush into the relationship, causing Harry to accuse his brother of trying to wreck the romance, reports The Sun.
The next year, tensions rose during an alleged confrontation at Kensington Palace. By 2020, the Sussexes stepped back from their royal roles and moved to the USA, where they lived for six years. Then, in 2021, the couple took part in an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, where they made more allegations against the Royal Family. In 2022, the couple’s Netflix docuseries was released, which criticised palace operations. Prince Harry released his memoir, Spare, in 2023, which further damaged their relationship due to Harry’s allegations about the Royal Family in the book.
Harry's Return to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the UK at the end of August after six years of living in the USA. The Sussexes brought their two children with them, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who started at a British school in September. The family plan to stay for what is being called an “extended” period of time.
Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles, in July, but he has not met with his brother. Readers are invited to vote in a poll and join the debate in the comments.
