As the royal rift between Prince William and Prince Harry continues to widen, the Prince of Wales is reportedly prioritizing his responsibilities as a father and future monarch, according to royal insiders.
Tensions have remained high between the royal brothers since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their senior royal roles in 2020. The situation escalated further following Harry’s release of his explosive memoir Spare, in which he made a series of controversial claims against the royal family, often referred to as “the Firm.”
In a recent BBC interview, Harry appeared to extend an olive branch to the royal family after facing a legal setback in his battle over UK security arrangements. However, his attempt at reconciliation reportedly did not sit well with senior royals, particularly King Charles and Prince William.
Adding to the tension are claims that Harry reached out to his uncle, Earl Spencer, for advice on possibly changing his royal surname from Mountbatten-Windsor to Spencer, a move that some within the Palace allegedly viewed as deeply unsettling.
According to reports, Harry’s recent actions have further alienated him from his family, with suggestions that King Charles and Prince William may be prepared to “shut down” any future return to royal duties.
Amid these developments, royal expert Robert Jobson said that Prince William is fully embracing his role as a leader within the monarchy and is shifting his attention to preparing his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, for their future royal roles.
“William takes his responsibilities to the institution, to his father, to his family, very seriously,” Jobson told GB News. “You see that in the way he looks and the way he acts. He has grown into the role of supporting his father and being a King in waiting.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to reunite with King Charles and other senior royals at the upcoming Trooping the Colour ceremony, accompanied by their children. The public event will mark a rare moment of unity amid ongoing family tensions.
“It’s all about William now, and him preparing Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis for their future roles in the next decade or so,” Jobson added.
While Prince Harry’s path remains uncertain, Prince William appears firmly focused on the future of the monarchy, one rooted in stability, duty, and the next generation.