Prince William has reportedly taken a firm stance against rekindling his relationship with Prince Harry, despite the latter's recent effort to extend an olive branch. The Duke of Sussex, who is poised to release a paperback edition of his memoir Spare without any amendments, has faced a significant backlash from his brother and the broader royal family. The memoir's content, which continues to be a source of tension, has pushed the royal siblings further apart, leaving any hope of reconciliation uncertain.
The decision to publish Spare in its original form appears to have done little to mend the rift between the two brothers. According to GB News commentator Paula London, Prince William is resolute in his stance. "William doesn't need to get back with Harry," London asserted, drawing a parallel with the recent reunion of the Brit Pop band Oasis.
London suggested that the Oasis reunion, driven by financial motives, was not an appropriate comparison for the royal brothers' situation. "The only reason the Gallaghers are getting back together is for monetary gain. William doesn't need to get back with Harry," she emphasized.
The royal discord, exacerbated by the revelations in Spare, has been described by commentator Emma Woolfe as "almost unforgivable." Woolfe expressed a hope that the brothers might reconcile eventually but acknowledged the deep wounds caused by Harry's memoir. "Families fall out and it's painful for the parents to see siblings not speaking," Woolfe said. "There's so much more complicated stuff going on behind the scenes." She added that while reconciliation is desirable, the damage inflicted by the memoir remains a substantial barrier.
Currently, Prince Harry resides in California, far removed from his brother's immediate concerns. With Prince William focused on supporting Kate Middleton through her cancer treatment, any discussions about Harry and Meghan are reportedly being avoided. An insider revealed to OK! that the Waleses have deliberately distanced themselves from Sussex-related matters to protect Kate's well-being.
"Kate's still very much focusing on her healing," the source explained. "They decided to create a firm boundary to protect her from all the stress and upset Harry and Meghan create."
William's protective stance toward Kate underscores the depth of the ongoing familial rift. The source further noted that "William was sick and tired of seeing how triggered and anxious Kate would become every time Meghan and Harry would do or say something that negatively impacted them." This deliberate separation, according to the insider, is crucial for Kate's mental and physical health amid her chemotherapy treatments.
The prospect of Harry temporarily returning to the royal fold due to the health crises affecting King Charles and Kate has also been a topic of speculation. However, royal expert Hilary Fordwich suggests that Prince William remains steadfast in his opposition. "It is widely known within the family that Prince William has laid down an absolute ban on Harry returning in any way, shape, or form into his former royal family fold," Fordwich stated. She added that while King Charles might still yearn for a reunion, it is Prince William who is adamant in maintaining the distance.
Fordwich's comments reflect a broader sentiment within the royal family that any attempt at reconciliation would require significant concessions, particularly from Harry, whose recent public statements and actions have only deepened the divide. Despite ongoing discussions about the potential for mending fences, the current state of affairs suggests that Prince William remains resolute in his decision not to re-engage with his estranged brother.
