Drama between brothers Prince William and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has been going on for years now. The two, who were once inseparable, let tension around Harry’s new (at the time) love interest Meghan Markle drive a wedge between them.
Allegedly, around Christmas 2018, Harry told Will that he wasn’t doing enough to include Meghan in the royal family.
Since then, it’s been an uphill battle that has seemingly – and irrevocably – damaged the brothers’ relationship.
“FOCUS ON POSITIVITY”
And according to a new source, that could be for good. An insider recently told The Mirror that William and Kate have made the joint decision to cut ties with Harry and “focus on positivity”.
The agreement comes as the Princess of Wales continues her cancer treatment, and William juggles caring for his family with his royal duties.
Another source confirmed the news to OK!, saying, “William and Kate are very consciously focusing on positivity and recovery.”
Royal expert Ingrid Seward told The Mirror: “William is sensitive, he likes structure and has perseverance. He does not give up easily.
“His relationship with brother Harry upset him more than he would care to admit. But he found it easier to cut ties rather than allow himself to be continually annoyed.”
A TIMELINE OF THE BROTHERS’ FEUD
Christmas 2018 was only just the beginning of Will and Harry’s feud, sadly. In 2020, Harry and Meghan did a tell-all interview with hosting legend Oprah. Then in 2022, Meghan shared a bombshell interview with The Cut.
Next, the Sussexes’ filmed at Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan in December 2022, which really stirred the pot. And for the cherry on top, Harry released his memoir Spare, which accused William of physically attacking him during a fight about Meghan.
Now with Harry and Meghan raising their children, Archie and Lilibet, in Montecito, CA, there’s as much distance between the brothers physically as there is emotionally.
Visits remain few and far between too. Harry’s last visit to the UK was in May for the Invictus Games 10th anniversary. On this trip, he didn’t see any of his royal family members.
And Harry only last saw his father King Charles in February, a day after his cancer diagnosis, which reportedly lasted for less than an hour.
While the Duke and Duchess released a joint statement wishing Kate a quick recovery back in March, Harry was called out for not being more supportive of the Princess during her health battle.
Reports indicate that Catherine, Princess of Wales, will be taking a “summer break” from royal duties, despite her joyful appearances at Wimbledon and Trooping the Colour.
