In the heart of the British monarchy, tensions continue to simmer. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is reportedly eager to mend fences with his younger brother, Prince Harry. However, his wife, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, remains skeptical about the prospect, leading to disagreements between the royal couple.
The relationship between the two royal brothers has been strained since Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, decided to step back from their royal duties and relocate to the U.S. The Duke of Sussex's subsequent tell-all interviews and a book, coupled with a Netflix series that criticized the monarchy, further deepened the rift. While these actions have irked Prince William, sources suggest he's now looking to extend an olive branch to his estranged sibling.
"William wants to extend an olive branch to Harry. It's a shocking about-face, but he feels it's long overdue," an insider revealed.
However, the Duchess of Cambridge doesn't share her husband's sentiments. Kate reportedly believes that Harry and Meghan have already caused significant damage to the royal family's reputation. The possibility of them causing further harm if they're allowed back into the royal fold is a concern for her.
"She feels that Harry and especially Meghan have done enough damage to the royal family, and will do even more damage if they're let back in," a confidant shared. This difference in opinion led to a heated argument between the Duke and Duchess. "When William told Kate he wants to bury the hatchet with Harry, she was incensed, and she and William got into a big fight," the source added.
The tension between Kate and Meghan Markle, Harry's wife, is also palpable. An insider stated, "She'll never forgive Meghan for what she did." This animosity is believed to stem from Meghan's public criticisms and the perceived negative portrayal of the royal family.
While the communication between the two brothers isn't consistent, Prince William is reportedly willing to travel to the U.S. for a face-to-face conversation with Harry. "He wants to meet Harry in the States before the end of the summer. They could meet halfway - in New York. William just has to convince Kate it's the right thing to do. They're fighting a lot about the situation," the source disclosed.
Despite the challenges, some believe that the Duchess of Cambridge might be the key to mending the royal rift. Royal biographer Robert Jobson mentioned, "I'm not sure how much dialogue there is with William and Harry, at the moment, I think the only person that is helping the situation is Catherine, who is doing a brilliant job."
As the royal family navigates these turbulent waters, the world watches closely, hoping for a resolution that mends the bonds of brotherhood and family.
