Prince Harry has returned to the UK, but royal commentators say one senior family member has no intention of mending the relationship. Sources close to the Royal Family indicate that Prince William has reportedly not spoken to his brother in years, and their last encounter was described as "unbearable" for the future King.
William reportedly avoids contact
According to a source who spoke to Closer, William remains deeply upset. "William is still very angry," the insider said. "The fact that his brother is coming back and getting all sorts of special attention has left him completely stunned; he feels like everyone suddenly has amnesia."
The source added that William is vowing not to be swayed by Harry and Meghan, saying he plans to "stay as far away from them as possible." The rift between the brothers deepened after Harry's public criticism of the monarchy, and the source claims William has already skipped family events to avoid a reunion.
Painful memories and Christmas tensions
The insider recalled a particularly difficult moment: the joint walkabout following the Queen's death. "He hated every second of it and was thunder-faced the entire time," the source said, noting this was before Harry's memoir was released and relations deteriorated further.
William has reportedly threatened to boycott events at Sandringham if Harry and Meghan attend. The source explained that while the King wants his younger son and daughter-in-law to have a place at Christmas functions, William believes they lost that privilege through their behaviour.
"He's saying he will opt out of attending anything they are invited to, rather than have to put on some phoney act," the source said. Despite advice to give reconciliation a chance, William is said to be adamant, preferring to spend Christmas alone than face Harry and Meghan across the table. People close to the family still hope he may relent for his father's sake, but for now he is not budging.
