The Duke of Cambridge has expressed his sadness over tensions with his brother, Prince Harry, ahead of Monday's crisis summit at Sandringham called by the Queen. According to reports, William told a friend: 'I've put my arm around my brother all our lives and I can't do that any more; we're separate entities.'
William added: 'I'm sad about that. All we can do, and all I can do, is try and support them and hope that the time comes when we're all singing from the same page. I want everyone to play on the same team.' The comments come as the Queen, Prince of Wales, William and Harry prepare to meet face-to-face for the first time since the Sussexes' announcement that they intend to 'step back' from royal duties.
Monday's meeting will discuss proposals drawn up after consultations between palace officials and representatives of the UK and Canadian governments. Meghan, who is in Canada, is likely to participate via conference call. A royal source said the meeting was to 'talk things through' and that there are 'a range of possibilities for the family to review'.
The Queen has expressed her wish that changes be resolved 'at pace', in days not weeks. However, there is 'genuine agreement and understanding that any decision will take time to be implemented'. Harry and Meghan also hope talks can be concluded 'sooner rather than later', according to a source.
