Prince Harry mocked as tensions with William worsen
Harry, William feud reignites after funeral, deepening the royal rift
The fragile truce between Prince William and Prince Harry, which allowed both to attend their uncle’s funeral last week, has deteriorated again. Tensions reignited when a close friend of the Prince of Wales mocked Harry, calling him “very thick.”
A friend of William told The Daily Beast Harry was “a broken record” and seemed to “pretend to not get the message that he is not wanted.” This comment followed reports that Harry, living in the US since stepping down from royal duties, would be “prepared” to assume some royal responsibilities if King Charles III requested and if William apologised.
The Mirror reported that Harry, despite leaving the royal family, would be “open” to temporarily resuming certain duties to “help out,” on the condition of receiving an apology from William.
However, those close to William dismissed this idea, pointing out Queen Elizabeth II’s clear stance that one cannot be “half in and half out” of the royal family. “Nothing has changed,” said a friend of William, adding, “Whoever is promoting these absurd theories on Harry’s behalf is either very thick or pretending to be.”
The rift between the brothers is profound, and they are reportedly not on speaking terms. This estrangement includes their father, King Charles, who allegedly refuses to take Harry’s calls. Harry is said to be upset, believing the king could intervene to secure automatic security for him during UK visits.
The king’s team, however, indicated that it would be inappropriate for him to get involved, especially as Harry is suing the UK government over the issue.
Both brothers attended their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’ funeral in Norfolk last week but maintained their distance. After the service, Harry stayed with his uncle, Charles Spencer.
Some friends of the Spencer family viewed William’s attendance as a possible sign of reconciliation. “It was probably always going to be a funeral that brought the boys together under one roof,” a family friend told The Daily Beast, adding, “The fact that William didn’t boycott it because Harry was there offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise deeply depressing impasse.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- NYPost reports that Prince William’s friends ridicule Harry’s strategy to return to the royal family, calling it “very thick” and stating that he is not wanted back. (read more)
- Yahoo UK reports that Prince William’s friends ridicule Prince Harry’s strategy, describing him as ‘a broken record’ and accusing him of pretending to not understand he is unwelcome. (read more)
- Express.co.uk reports that Prince Harry is planning a “major rethink” as he reaches out to old friends in the UK, potentially repairing his relationship with his father. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Are Prince William and Prince Harry still estranged?
Yes, they are reportedly no longer on speaking terms.
Did Prince William and Prince Harry interact at their uncle’s funeral?
No, they were reported to be keeping a distance during the event.
What condition did Prince Harry set for resuming royal duties?
Harry would consider resuming some royal duties if Prince William apologised.
How has Prince William’s circle reacted to Harry’s conditions?
They dismissed the idea, emphasising that Harry is not wanted back in the royal family.
Is King Charles involved in the dispute between William and Harry?
No, King Charles is reportedly refusing to take Harry’s phone calls and won’t intervene.
