Prince William will reportedly "never forgive" Prince Harry, as their once-close relationship is now firmly in the past, according to William's friends. The brothers have been feuding for some time, and their fractured relationship has escalated further since Harry stepped away from royal life in 2020.
Harry's Move to the US
Harry then moved to California with Meghan Markle and their son, Prince Archie, in 2020. The couple later welcomed their second child, a daughter named Princess Lilibet, in June 2021.
Whilst his brother now resides in the US, William is said to be solely focused on his wife, Princess Catherine, and their three children, Prince George, 13, Princess Charlotte, 11, and eight-year-old Prince Louis.
Royal Expert's Insight
Speaking about the brothers, royal expert Phil Dampier told the Daily Mail: "William and Harry put aside their differences for the unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana, five years ago, but things are much worse now."
"I think William would find it very hard to meet Harry, even to honour Diana's memory. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of her death, so that would be an obvious time for them to try and heal their rift and at least be seen together, but I don't think William's heart is in it."
No Reconciliation Expected
He also revealed that William will likely never reconcile with Harry, adding: "Friends tell me that, as far as he is concerned, Harry is the past, and he is only concerned about the future for his wife, Catherine, and their children, George, Charlotte and Louis."
"He will never forgive Harry, in my opinion, not just for leaving the Royal Family, but for the dirt he dished out in his book Spare, the Netflix show, and the Oprah Winfrey interview."
Invictus Games Absence
Harry is reportedly hoping King Charles - whom he met during his visit to the UK last month - will appear at the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham next summer - but Mr Dampier is certain that one person will not be present.
He added: "Charles may use Queen Camilla's 80th birthday as an excuse not to be present. But one thing is certain – William won't be there. He will make sure he is far away so there is no doubt he could make it."
