Once inseparable, Princes William and Harry are now reportedly at a point where not even a single word is exchanged between them. Their once-strong bond has completely fractured, and according to royal insiders, hopes for reconciliation are now all but extinguished.
The deepening rift traces back to the release of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir, Spare, in 2023. In the book, Harry openly criticized his elder brother and other senior royals, accusing them of mistreating both him and his wife, Meghan Markle. The fallout was immediate and severe, with royal sources confirming to Us Weekly that there is now “no relationship” between the brothers.
According to royal historian Marlene Koenig, “Bridges have been burned on both sides.” While there was once speculation that the pair might one day rebuild their relationship, Harry’s recent actions appear to have sealed the divide. In a controversial BBC interview in May, following the rejection of his appeal to reinstate taxpayer-funded security, Harry said he remained open to reconciliation.
However, his comments about King Charles’s health reportedly struck a nerve. “I don’t know how much longer my father has,” Harry said in the interview, a remark that insiders claim was deeply upsetting to both the King and Prince William. Harry also used the opportunity to criticize the royal institution for failing to ensure the safety of his family.
One royal source told Us Weekly that William was “absolutely appalled” by Harry referencing their father’s ongoing battle with cancer in such a public and pointed way. “There is no turning back for William,” the insider revealed. “The door is firmly shut.” The strain between the brothers is not only personal but increasingly seen as damaging to the broader image of the royal family.
Palace insiders say the feud could have lasting effects, both internally and in the eyes of the public. “The rift between William and Harry will have repercussions,” one source noted, adding that “herculean efforts” would now be needed to repair the royal family’s image.
Despite Harry’s occasional gestures toward reconciliation, his actions — including public interviews and lawsuits — have only widened the divide. For now, it appears the relationship between the once-close brothers has reached a breaking point, with no sign of repair on the horizon.