Prince William and Prince Harry have not spoken for years, with their relationship severely strained following Harry’s departure from the royal family. Although they were once very close as children, the rift grew when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties. William has kept silent publicly about Harry until recently, despite Harry openly discussing their troubled relationship in his memoir Spare.
Harry admitted to regrets about airing family matters in his book and has expressed his desire to reconcile. However, according to royal expert Jennie Bond, William does not prioritize reconciliation and remains focused on his own responsibilities. Interestingly, William and Duchess Kate sent Harry a birthday greeting via their official social media, a rare public gesture hinting at a softening relationship.
On AppleTV+’s The Reluctant Traveller, Prince William spoke about his hopes for the monarchy’s future, expressing a desire to avoid repeating past difficulties he and Harry experienced growing up. He said he would do everything possible to ensure those issues do not resurface when he becomes king. Bond explained that William’s brief mention of Harry shows he hasn’t entirely blocked him from his thoughts, although it likely carries no deeper meaning beyond acknowledging family ties. This candid glimpse into William suggests a man deeply committed to modernizing the monarchy and moving beyond personal conflicts.
