Prince Harry and Prince William are reportedly not on speaking terms, and according to a royal expert, there is no sign the brothers will reunite any time soon. Fans have expressed their wishes for the pair to reunite, but royal expert and broadcaster Simon Vigar has strong doubts about a reconciliation between the Sussexes and the current Prince and Princess of Wales.
Expert doubts reconciliation
Speaking to GB News, Vigar said: "I can't see the rift with the family, particularly with William and Catherine; it's obviously never going to go back to the way it was, which is terribly sad."
He added: "If they were to come back, which I don't see happening anytime soon, and share the load once William and Catherine are on the throne, maybe then, but I don't think Harry wants it, and I'm pretty sure Meghan doesn't want to, and I don't think they care."
Vigar also compared the current Sussex rift to the historical public hostility faced by King Charles and Queen Camilla in the late 1990s.
Harry's return to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the UK at the end of August, prompting fans and experts to consider the likelihood of a royal reunion.
How the rift began
Issues started 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, prompting Harry to accuse his brother of trying to wreck the romance.
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 US, where they lived for six years.
In 2021, the couple took part in an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they made further 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.
