‘Deeply wounded’ Prince William’s ‘strict stance’ on brother Harry amid royal reconciliation
Will they ever heal the alleged rift?
Prince William is said to have taken a very firm position on his brother Prince Harry amid reports of a potential reconciliation with the royal family.
In recent days, newspaper reports have claimed representatives for King Charles and the Sussexes participated in a “secret peace summit”.
Pictures said to show aides meeting in London emerged in the tabloids over the weekend. And subsequent reports claimed that Prince Harry and his wife felt “frustrated” after details concerning the alleged talks made the newspapers.
Aides for the Sussexes and King Charles reportedly met recently (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Chances of Prince William and Prince Harry reconciliation
However, while an unnamed source claimed to the Mail on Sunday that the reported meet-up was “a step in the right direction”, another anonymous insider went on to tell another tabloid that Prince Harry might find making up with his brother more challenging than healing any rift with his father.
According to the Mirror, it could be a “different matter entirely and one which he will find much harder to repair”.
Furthermore, it seems another royal observer reckons Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have to do all the running to avoid any potential reconciliation from stalling.
MailOnline columnist Richard Eden claimed: “There will be no ‘olive branches’ offered, or meetings at private members’ clubs between aides, until William and Catherine receive apologies from the Sussexes. Frankly, that’s the least they deserve.”
Will Prince Harry and Prince William – seen here during Trooping the Colour in 2014 – ever manage a reconciliation? (Credit: Splashnews.com)
Mr Eden also asserted: “It’s no coincidence that Prince William and Catherine did not have a representative at [the meeting].”
He went on: “They were not asked to send anyone and will be treating the talks with extreme caution. The fact that it ended up in the newspapers tells you all you need to know.”
However, the Mirror now claims the heir to the throne may not entertain the notion of settling any possible family feud. That’s because he reportedly remains hurt by allegations made by his sibling in TV interviews and his memoir, Spare.
Prince Harry told the BBC earlier this year he “doesn’t know how long King Charles has left” (Credit: Splashnews.com)
‘Reconciliation certainly not on Prince William’s mind’
A source has reportedly told the news outlet: “The Prince of Wales remains deeply wounded by Prince Harry’s various allegations in his memoir and endless broadcast interviews over the last few years.
The Prince of Wales remains deeply wounded by Prince Harry’s various allegations.
“There are no plans to either make contact with or arrange to see the Duke of Sussex in the near future. Regardless of any members of the family seeking reconciliation, that is certainly not on the prince’s mind.
“Both the Prince and Princess of Wales are entirely focused on their various important duties and their own family.”
Royal Insider approached representatives for Kensington Palace and also the Sussexes for comment.
