Hilary Fordwich, an expert on British royalty, has reported via Fox News Digital that Prince William has put a definite ban on his brother, Prince Harry, from returning to the royal family. Prince William, now seen as the royal “enforcer,” has taken a decisive stand on his brother’s ongoing feud.
According to Fordwich, it is widely recognized among the family that Prince William has strictly barred Harry from returning to the royal family in any capacity. This firm stance mirrors their grandfather, Prince Philip, with William resolute about shielding the monarchy from further disruptions by his brother’s actions.
Prince Harry, along with his wife Meghan Markle, relocated to California in 2020 after stepping down from their royal responsibilities, citing unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes from the British media. Since the move, Prince Harry has detailed his troubled relationship with his family in several interviews, a Netflix documentary, and his memoir “Spare,” further straining his relationship with the royal family.
Fordwich pointed out that while King Charles III might be more open to reconciliation with his younger son, Prince William remains opposed. “If anyone will relent, it would be King Charles III, whom Prince William won’t challenge, who still misses his ‘darling boy’ and would like to see more of Prince Harry,” Fordwich stated. However, she underscored that Prince William is “the most unlikely royal to ever forgive Harry for all his despicable indiscretions.”
King Charles’ former royal butler, Grant Harrold, suggested in an interview with the New York Post that a public apology from Prince Harry might be the only way to repair the damaged relationship. “The only way I see this happening is a public statement from Harry, where you come out and say that you were in a bad space and that [his memoir ‘Spare’] was a mistake,” Harrold stated. However, he expressed doubt about the likelihood of such an apology due to the severe damage done to family relationships.
Harrold also commented, “Some regrettable things were said, and some families never mend things, and that’s how it is… Harry has a big heart, and part of him probably wishes things would be different.”
Royal experts concur that Prince Harry’s potential return to the royal fold is made complex by his previous tell-alls and public criticisms. Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, stated to the media, “Prince William views his brother’s behavior as unforgivable. He is adamant that he will protect his family and the monarchy from further upset. Prince Harry has crossed the trust line.”
Chard emphasized that Prince Harry’s actions had caused considerable distress to the late Queen Elizabeth II, which further reinforces Prince William’s position. “For damage limitation and to prevent betrayal and trauma, he has cut communication with Prince Harry,” Chard said.
Reconciliation chances remain thin, with royal experts noting that the fear of more revelations, particularly another book, weighs heavily on the minds of senior royals. Royal affairs specialist Ian Pelham Turner conveyed that the likelihood of a second “Spare” book is a significant concern for King Charles and Prince William, especially regarding possible new damaging disclosures and the emphasis on the tension between the brothers.
Turner proposed that a legal peace treaty might offer a way forward, where Prince Harry and Meghan agree not to reveal more royal secrets. In exchange, the royal family could show public respect to the couple, which has been missing. “This would be a significant step towards rebuilding trust and relationships,” Turner added.
Despite the growing tensions, there are whispers of hope for the future. Chard stated, “Prince Harry may be welcomed back into the royal fold in the future if he is genuinely sorry for the hurt his actions have caused, and he works on rebuilding the trust he has lost.”
The future of Prince Harry’s relationship with his family hangs in the balance, depending on factors such as public apologies, private reconciliations, and the overarching necessity to shield the monarchy from further damage.