Prince Harry is back in the UK this week, but he is not expected to meet with his brother Prince William, according to royal insiders. The Duke of Sussex, 40, may meet with his father King Charles III, but the future King has firmly declined a reunion with his sibling.
A source told the Mirror: 'William feels Harry has repeatedly chosen public exposure over private resolution and that the Royal Family can’t keep being dragged into the headlines every time there’s a new contract to promote.' The insider added that trust has been eroded since Harry and Meghan moved to North America, and the onus is on them to rebuild it.
The brothers' relationship has been strained since Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duties in 2020. Tensions escalated after their Oprah interview in 2021, their Netflix documentary series, and the release of Harry's memoir 'Spare' in 2023.
However, another insider suggested that Harry may meet with King Charles, saying: 'For the first time in a long time, there’s a genuine sense that reconciliation is within reach.' They described it as a simple face-to-face conversation between father and son, with privacy and dignity as priorities.
Royal correspondent Jennie Bond told the publication: 'I don’t think there’s any likelihood of a meeting with William or Catherine. The rift between the brothers remains too deep.' She added that reconciliation, if it ever happens, is not imminent.
Harry has previously expressed a desire for reconciliation, telling the BBC: 'I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious.' However, he also said he cannot see bringing his wife and children back to the UK at this point due to disagreements.
