Prince Harry is reportedly unwilling to return to his royal duties unless he receives an apology from his brother, Prince William, according to sources close to the Duke of Sussex. The revelation, reported by the Mirror, suggests that Harry remains focused on building a successful life in the United States.
The rift between the two brothers has been ongoing for years, but tensions escalated significantly after Harry’s memoir, Spare, was released.
The book detailed several personal grievances, including an alleged physical altercation between the brothers. Buckingham Palace has consistently declined to comment on Harry’s accusations.
Despite the strained relationship, sources indicate that Prince Harry might be open to taking on a temporary role within the royal family if his father, King Charles III, requests it.
However, this likely depends on a reconciliation with William.
Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020, a decision that marked a significant turning point in their relationship with the rest of the royal family.
Observers have noted the stark contrast between the brothers, who once walked side by side behind their mother, Princess Diana’s coffin, after her tragic death in Paris in 1997.
Hopes for a reconciliation were briefly raised earlier this year after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, leading to speculation that the brothers might mend their relationship.
However, reports indicate that no such reunion has taken place.
Sources close to William have stated that Harry did not plan to meet his brother during a recent trip to London, and the two have reportedly not spoken in over a year.
Despite this ongoing estrangement, both brothers attended their uncle’s funeral just days ago.
Although they were seen at St. Mary’s Church, the two were said to have kept their distance and sat at the back of the church, with no interaction between them.
A former BBC royal correspondent described the memorial service as “no reunion” between the princes.
