Prince William is said to be caught in another quiet royal rift, this time not only with his estranged brother Prince Harry, but also with Queen Camilla, as reports surface of internal tensions within the monarchy.
According to Radar Online, the Prince of Wales has grown increasingly distant from Queen Camilla, despite publicly accepting her as Queen Consort. Behind closed doors, however, sources claim William has never fully embraced her place within the royal family.
An insider told the publication, “William has never fully warmed to Camilla, even though he accepted his father’s decisions to dump his poor mom Princess Diana and marry her.”
The strain reportedly extends to Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, whose presence at royal events is said to irritate the future king. “And Tom’s rather indulgent way of living tends to put him on edge – it just doesn’t fit with the way straight-laced William wants to present the monarchy to the world when he takes over as king,” the insider explained.
The source added, “He’s always been a follower of the family-man, stiff-upper-lip, buttoned-up wholesome image brigade, and socialite Tom just doesn’t fit with the branding for him. It’s causing real tensions within the family as it’s going to stop Charles enjoying what may be his last Christmas.”
This family friction emerges alongside fresh reports that Prince Harry is preparing to formally extend an olive branch to both his brother and father. According to The Mail on Sunday, citing royal insiders, Harry is considering inviting Prince William and King Charles to the 2027 Invictus Games as part of a broader effort to mend strained ties.
While it remains unclear whether such a gesture would be welcomed or reciprocated, it underscores the continuing complexity of relationships within the House of Windsor.
The deepening divide between William and Camilla adds another layer to the ongoing challenges faced by King Charles as he seeks to maintain harmony in the royal household while also transitioning responsibilities to the next generation.
The royal family has not publicly addressed these reported internal tensions, and palace aides have remained silent amid the growing speculation. Whether Harry’s potential invitation to the Invictus Games will lead to any meaningful reconciliation remains to be seen, but for now, it appears the royal cold war is far from thawing.