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Prince Harry has had a fractured relationship with both his father and his older brother William ever since he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020

There was a time when Prince William and Prince Harry were incredibly close. But in recent years, the gulf between has grown to such an extent that a reunion seems highly doubtful, according to experts.

In the time since he left the royal family, Harry and wife Meghan Markle have been openly critical of the monarchy; in their infamous Oprah interview, their Netflix show, interviews, and in his memoir Spare.

Their continual bombshells have left William’s relationship with Harry strained – and according to one royal expert, there’s one personal reason the future King ‘cut ties’ with his younger brother.

Ingrid Seward touched up the importance of stability in William’s life as she told the Mirror: “William is sensitive, he likes structure and has perseverance. He does not give up easily.”

She then revealed: “His relationship with brother Harry upset him more than he would care to admit. But he found it easier to cut ties rather than allow himself to be continually annoyed.”

Reflecting on William’s challenging year, Ingrid continued: “His father got cancer and Kate had a serious abdominal operation. Later to announce she too had to have cancer treatment. William played both mother and father to the children while he carried on with his royal duties supporting the Queen in his father’s absence.

“The traumas of the past year have made him a stronger person. He has become the kind of man Diana always hoped he would be. Kind considerate and able to take on whatever life throws at him.”

Prince William is believed to have cut ties with his younger brother and it is not known when they last saw each other. In his 60 Minutes interview in January 2023, Harry was asked if he “Speaks to William now? Do you text?” He replied: “Currently, no. But I look forward to… I look forward to us being able to find peace.” The interviewer pressed on how much time it had been, to which Harry added that it had been “a while.”

When he was asked whether he spoke to his father, he replied: “We haven’t spoken for quite a while. No, not recently.” He continued: “But at the heart of it, there is a family, without question. And I really look forward to having that family element back. I look forward to having a relationship with my brother.

“I look forward to having a relationship with my father and other members of my family. My brother and I love each other. I love him deeply. There has been a lot of pain between the two of us, especially the last six years.”

Prince Harry most recently returned to his home country in May to celebrate 10 years of the Invictus Games. However, he did not reunite with his father. He cited the King’s ‘full schedule’ – but this was called into question when it was revealed that Charles had offered Harry royal accommodation, which was refused.

The father and son last saw each other in February when Harry flew to London to see the King amid news of the monarch’s cancer diagnosis. Their meeting lasted just 45 minutes.

But, according to reports, Charles is still keen to have a relationship with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet.

Tom Quinn, a royal commentator and author, has said that Harry is being urged by the King to find a UK residence so that Charles can spend more quality time with his family.

However, he doubts that Meghan would accompany her husband, given her past experiences with the Royal Family.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Mr Quinn stated: “King Charles has been putting pressure on Harry to do just this as he is angry that his only relationship with his grandchildren so far is via video calls, which Charles hates. William and Kate’s children would spend the weekend at Highgrove and Harry’s children could then easily pop over from their house nearby.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have often been accused of making announcements that clash with high profile events for the Royal Family, but one expert has claimed they are ‘increasingly irrelevant’

Since stepping back from their senior Royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been regularly updating the public on their personal milestones and business ventures. However, it’s been noted that the timing of these announcements often coincides with significant events in the Royal Family’s calendar.

This pattern has led a top Royal expert to suggest that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are becoming “increasingly irrelevant” as the Royal Family focuses more on supporting those in need through meaningful gestures.

“I can’t honestly imagine that they are sitting there scheming to make announcements on the same day as a royal event. Surely they are bigger than that? “, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond pondered.

“It’s true that there have been some rather strange coincidences in the past about the timing of some of their announcements. But I think they are becoming less and less relevant to the news over here, and the Royal Family will command the attention every time.”

The couple have frequently made announcements which have coincided with the a significant event for the Royal Family ( 
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Over time, the couple have raised eyebrows by making announcements that have clashed with important or significant days for the Royal Family, reports OK!.

Recent events have seen a product launch clashing with Trooping the Colour, coinciding with the Princess of Wales ‘ first public appearance post-cancer treatment. Additionally, Meghan’s luxury lifestyle brand American Riveria Orchard was announced just before Prince William’s speech at an awards ceremony honouring his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

However, the Royal Family has recently made their loyalties clear amidst a flurry of Royal engagements. During the recent Royal Ascot week, one gesture stood out as King Charles invited Lady Gabriella Kingston to join him in one of the carriages on the first day of the procession.

This heartwarming act followed the tragic suicide of Lady Gabriella’s husband, Thomas Kingston, aged 45, in February.

Lady Gabriella Kingston was seated beside Princess Anne as they arrived on the parade ground ( 
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“The death of Gabriella’s husband shocked the whole family, and I’m sure they have all tried to help in what is a deeply sensitive situation,” Jennie says. “But what a lovely gesture by the King to invite her into the carriage – and on the first day of Royal Ascot.”

“It’s a unique way for Charles to show is support and affection for Gabriella and a brave decision on her part to make such a very public appearance. She must be a strong woman.”

“What said it all, though, was the massive hug Zara gave her which was so obviously full of love, sympathy and support. I think it showed the family have been and are doing all they can to help her through this devastating time.”

The famous couple made waves with their ‘unofficial tour’ to Nigeria. However Meghan and Harry could hit a stumbling block in Australia where they ‘can’t go’ on this occassion

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘can’t go to Australia’ during world tour – despite the huge ‘success’ of their Nigeria trip.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit as senior royals in 2020, have now come up with a hurdle in terms of a rumoured visit to Australia. Royal reporter Louise Roberts believes Harry and Meghan are prepared to embark on a ‘ world tour’ after the successful Nigeria visit. However, she criticised the couple for their previous claims of wanting ‘privacy’.

She told Sky News Australia: “In May, after Nigeria, and that was a successful faux royal tour for them, let’s face it, Harry made the comment they want to do more of this.” Speaking on the channel’s Royal Report, Louise added: “(Harry and Meghan) are obsessed with privacy but a world tour is a direct contradiction.”

Meghan and Harry ‘can’t go to Australia’ during world tour ( 
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Harry and Meghan enjoyed a succesful trip to Nigeria ( 
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The journalist also shared the Sussexes are ‘unable to travel to Australia’ in the near future because an unofficial visit could clash with King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming tour of the country in October. She said: “They can’t go where Charles and Camilla will go – they can’t go to Australia.”

Meanwhile Meghan and Harry have given fans a glimpse of what happened behind-the-scenes of their Nigeria visit. In a stunning moment, Meghan came over all emotional when she was presented a very special gift for Archie and Lilibet.

She had earlier said how much she missed not being with them for Mother’s Day so it was even more poignant. During their high-profile visit to the African continent, we can reveal the Duchess of Sussex was left speechless by a gesture from young Grace Busari, 13.

Meghan was overwhelmed when she was presented a pair of stunning hand-stitched teddy bears from 13-year-old Grace, daughter of CNN Nigeria Bureau chief and Senior Editor invited to join Meghan and Harry on their visit.

The cuddly toys from Grace’s line @graceteddies, made from traditional African print material, almost reduced Meghan to tears as she grabbed Stephanie, Grace’s proud mum for a hug. Stephanie, who was part of the Women in Business conference Meghan attended, opened up about the groundbreaking trip.

She said: “Wow! That was the weekend that was! Flying to Abuja to cover the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit, I truly didn’t know what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised. They are fun, caring, loved up, compassionate, total naturals with a crowd. To see Harry sitting on the floor to play volleyball with disabled servicemen was something and he showed such compassion too during his hospital visit to Kaduna.

“It was a private visit but looked like a royal tour in all but name! So happy that Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria to shine a spotlight on the injured servicemen and women, Invictus Games and mental health — and to dispel a few myths about Nigeria being a dangerous place! Also wonderful to see Meghan celebrated and welcomed as per Naija girl! Welcome Omowale Ada Mazi Adetokunbo Amira. (Just a few of the names she has received while here!)”

Prince Harry could open up about his alienation from his father-in-law Thomas Markle in new memoir

Prince Harry might address his decision to ignore Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle in his future memoir.

The Duchess of Sussex’s father, who is close to marking his 80th birthday, has an estrangement

with his daughter and son-in-law.

Speaking on GB News, Richard Fitzwilliams shared that the Duke of Sussex could open up about his alienation from his father-in-law.

“Before the engagement, it has never been explained why Harry has never met Thomas Markle”, he said.

Fitzwilliams continued, “That is something that perhaps will be explained in a future memoir, but this is all very sad business.”

“It’s not going to be resolved. The fact that Thomas is appealing to King Charles and so forth is not going to mean anything happens, I’m afraid,” he added.

The royal commentator noted, “As far as the wider royal drift is concerned, the Royal Family have other priorities at the moment, putting it mildly.”

Fitzwilliams responded he saw little chance of a reconciliation for Thomas’s 80th birthday when Martin asked whether there would be “any chance” of one.

To note earlier on Sunday Thomas Markle revealed to DailyMail, “what has happened in the last six years” and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s treatment towards him and King Charles.

A source said the Trooping the Colour event earlier this month “hammered home” how the Duke of Sussex is now an “outsider”

Prince Harry is ‘refusing to just be cast aside’ (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus Games Foundation)

Prince Harry would havee “loved” to have been invited to Trooping the Colour and felt “upset” when he saw footage of Princess Kate at the royal event, a source has claims.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, missed out on an invite to the King’s official birthday on June 15 for the second year in a row having stepped back as senior royals.

In what was just one of three recent humiliations, which included snubs from both his father and the Duke of Westminster, the event “hammered home” how Harry is now an “outsider”, according to the source.

They told Closer magazine: “It was painful for Harry to see all his family gathered for Trooping the Colour. He would have dearly loved to have been there, if only to congratulate and support Kate in person on what must have been an incredibly difficult day for her.

“Harry was particularly upset and emotional when he saw the footage of Kate. He’s been so worried about her ever since he received the news of her condition, and while he has managed to connect with her on a few occasions, it’s not nearly as often as he’d like.”

Prince Harry could see Princess Kate was “putting on a stoic, brave face” (Image: Andrew Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

They continued: “He could see she was putting on a stoic, brave face, but ultimately having the eyes of the world on her was a lot of pressure. The fact he had to watch from 6,000 miles away just made him so sad.

“It really hammered home how he’s an outsider at this point. He would just love to have her – along with the rest of his family – back in his life properly.”

Harry took a step back from his royal duties in 2020 to start a new life in California with his wife and two children, Archie, 5.

He last visited the UK in May, attending the 10th anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral for the Invictus Games. But he did not meet his father King Charles, as the monarch was “too busy” to see him.

Harry took a step back from his royal duties in 2020 to start a new life in California with his wife (Image: Matt Dunham – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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In what has been a particularly difficult time for the Royals, with both Princess Kate and King Charles’ cancer diagnoses, the current state of affairs is worlds away from the brothers’ “Fab Four” appearances when Meghan first joined the family.

In addition to his snub from Trooping the Colour, Harry was “uninvited” to the Duke of Westminster’s “wedding of the year” earlier this month, according to royal biographer Emily Andrews.

She said: “Harry has broken so many bonds of trust with so many people, it is difficult to see him ever attending a society wedding or Trooping the Colour again.”

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Recently, Celine Dion marked a triumphant return to the spotlight at Katy Perry’s Las Vegas show, showcasing her enduring talent following a brief absence due to illness.

Her presence at the Resorts World Theater was celebrated, demonstrating her enduring appeal in the entertainment world.

Meanwhile, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the event, reportedly seated separately from Dion and other celebrities.

Despite Meghan’s attempt to engage with Dion, it was noted that their interaction did not unfold as expected.

This incident, including a purported remark about Dion’s health, has sparked some controversy, highlighting the challenges Meghan and Harry face in navigating their public appearances.

In the broader context, there have been discussions about Meghan and Harry’s evolving social status and relationships within the entertainment industry.

Reports suggest they may be experiencing a shift in how they are perceived, contrasting with the growing popularity of Prince William and Kate Middleton, particularly in the United States.

Additionally, anticipation surrounds Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir, with speculation on its potential impact on his relationship with the royal family, notably with William and Kate.

Amidst these developments, there is also speculation about Meghan and Harry’s attendance at King Charles’s 75th birthday celebration, with their representative clarifying that no formal invitation has been extended.

These recent events underscore the complexities of royal life in the public eye, where perceptions and relationships can evolve amidst media scrutiny and personal challenges.

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Meghan Markle’s biological mother condemns the British royal family for pushing her daughter into a corner, revealing a plan: “My daughter will be queen.”

Doria Ragland, a steadfast pillar of support for her daughter Meghan Markle, exuded a blend of pride and concern during an intimate gathering with a carefully selected cadre of journalists at her residence.

With a graceful yet resolute demeanor, she illuminated the complexity of Meghan’s position within the royal family.

In her poignant address, Ragland first highlighted Meghan’s intellectual prowess and remarkable achievements, acknowledging her daughter’s status as a formidable force within the royal circle.

My daughter,” she began, her voice imbued with maternal pride, “embodies not just intelligence, but a rare courage to confront power with truth.”

She underscored Meghan’s unwavering commitment to speaking truth to those in authority, including King Charles, Prince William, and even her own husband, Prince Harry.

‘Oh my God, this is not possible. This isn’t true. What’s happening?” Meghan Markle’s Mom Doria Ragland not happy with daughter after Kate Middleton unveiled heartbreaking secret

 

As most royal nerds and Californians already know, a little more than a week ago, it was reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left Canada to move to Los Angeles. And according to a source, the reason for this seemingly sudden change of location was because Meghan and Harry “realized Canada would not work out for various reasons and they want to be based in the Los Angeles area. They have a big support network there…Meghan has lots of friends there and, of course, her mum, Doria.”

 

However, a new report in The Sun says Meghan hasn’t seen her mom since moving to L.A. even though they live “just 10 miles away.” But of course, it’s not because Meghan and her mom have any issues but rather because Meghan and Harry are carefully self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic. A source shares:

“Meghan is absolutely heartbroken—after all, one of the main reasons she decided to live in L.A. was to be near her mum. Because of her age, Doria obviously has to be careful and Meghan and Harry are sticking rigidly to all formal guidelines when it comes to coronavirus. They’ve been WhatsApping and FaceTiming almost daily but obviously it’s not the same.”

And while it’s hard for all of us to self-isolate from family and friends amid the pandemic, it’s one of the best ways to keep everyone safe. So kudos to Meghan and Harry for setting a good example and helping to protect their community. ❤️

 

“If she comes there will be a huge amount of adverse publicity because of the way she has acted for the past four years. On top of that, you have the issue of Archie and Lilibet — who are completely blameless.”

Fitzwilliams also said now that the Sussexes lost their bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection would also be an “excuse” not to visit.

“If she comes there will be a huge amount of adverse publicity because of the way she has acted for the past four years. On top of that, you have the issue of Archie and Lilibet — who are completely blameless.”

Fitzwilliams also said now that the Sussexes lost their bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection would also be an “excuse” not to visit.

“The security would be decided on a case-by-case basis, they would make sure the trip was secure from the point of view of the UK,” he continued. “I think security could be used as an excuse not to come though.”

“Meghan has every right to come but they have been thrown out of Frogmore and for a good reason,” Fitzwilliams added.

“Spare and the interviews around it were horrible frankly. She has the perfect excuse not to come over because Harry has lost his security case.”

The Waleses have had a years-long rift with the Sussexes, but it was recently reported that the pair may be looking to bury the hatchet once and for all.

Meghan Markle will ‘no doubt’ overtake Kate Middleton in popularity

Rumours have been circulating that Meghan Markle is set to make a big return to Instagram, with one expert suggesting she could overtake Kate Middleton in terms of popularity

Meghan Markle has faced a tough few months recently, but things could be about to change for the Duchess of Sussex.

Speculation has been mounting that Meghan is set to return to Instagram and relaunch her popular blog The Tig, with one PR expert suggesting she could overtake her sister-in-law Kate Middleton when it comes to popularity. A recent survey showed Kate and her husband Prince William way out in front in terms of popularity among the public.

However, PR to the stars Mayah Riaz believes this will soon change. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, she said: “It’s no doubt when Meghan re-joins Instagram she will overtake Kate in terms of popularity.

“Kate’s Instagram is curated with huge precision. There are things which Kate isn’t able to post.”

Kate Middleton seems to have a carefully curated Instagram ( Image: Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

Meghan Markle could rival her sister-in-law with a social media return (Image: Getty Images)

Mayah pointed out how it’s likely Kate has staff posting to social media on her behalf. The PR expert added: “Therefore, it paints a picture perfect life which the Royal Family are keen to portray.”

Meghan stepped down from the Royal Family three years ago, before moving to America with her husband Prince Harry. Mayah said this will allow Meghan to “post what she wishes”.

“She wont have to run it by anyone for approval before posting it,” Mayah explained. Speaking about what we could expect from Meghan’s Instagram, she added: “We can see all aspects of Meghan and her family life.”

Meghan could share content that Kate can’t ( Image:PA)

Mayah said Meghan is likely to grab widespread media attention with her Instagram account. She told us: “We don’t often see Kate’s Instagram posts making headlines. However, Meghan’s life on Instagram will lead to headlines. We can also expect to hear news of projects announced first on her Instagram.”

Meghan and Harry were recently spotted dancing the night away at Beyoncé’s concert in California. Mayah said: “We have seen footage of Meghan dancing at Beyoncé’s concert as well as public display of affection with Harry. We would never see Kate and William like this.

“This is why there will be day and night difference between Meghan and Kate’s Instagram. Let’s not forget, people who love to hate Meghan will bizarrely still follow Meghan’s Instagram.”

However, she warned Meghan could be targeted by online trolls. “We are more likely to believe that Meghan herself will be posting on her Instagram. This will lead to an explosion of followers very quickly when it’s confirmed that @meghan is her account.

“Along with the explosion of following, I fear that a lot of it will be trolling. We have seen the amount of hate directed her way on Twitter (X) and sadly, I think that will follow on Instagram too.”

Royal fans call for Meghan and Harry to return to the royal family but Princess Anne opposes

Amid Princess Anne’s increased royal duties, there’s growing chatter about Meghan and Prince Harry’s potential return to the fold.

As Princess Anne reportedly takes on 70% of the royal family’s duties, royal fans call for Meghan and Harry’s return to the royal family.

Princess Anne’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Recent reports indicate she’s been shouldering the lion’s share (70%) of royal responsibilities. The spike comes in the wake of King Charles and Kate Middleton stepping away from their royal duties as both grapple with health conditions and intense media scrutiny towards Kate for posting an ‘edited’ family image on Mother’s Day.

With her unwavering efforts, Princess Anne’s workload has exceeded that of her brother, King Charles. Princess Anne’s dedication to royal duties raises questions about the workload distribution within the royal family.

As Princess Anne’s workload increases, there’s a presumption about who will step up to share the burden. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from the royal family left a gap that hasn’t been filled yet. Nevertheless, with the recent developments concerning Princess Anne’s responsibilities, some reason that it’s time for Harry and Meghan to rethink their decision. The calls for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to return to the UK gain voice to relieve these mounting workloads.

The Royal family’s official diary, from 18/03/2024 to 10/5/2024, has in it 55 public engagements that Princess Anne agreed to. Her day will be exhausting, as she is attending five events on the same day, and the remaining weekends suggest that the national tour means she also attended a trip to Scotland recently. The huge amount of her responsibilities is one of the pivotal reasons for people to get concerned about her mental health and the conversation of whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should return to being working royals keeps on happening.

In total, the eight-week period in question lists 78 public royal engagements. The Duke and The Duchess of Edinburgh will jointly attend two of these. The breakdown of the engagements is as follows: The Princess Royal with 55, The Duchess of Edinburgh with 13, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duke of Edinburgh with four each, Birgitte, The Duchess of Gloucester with three, and The Queen with one.

The royal family is observing a break for the Easter holidays, with no engagements planned from Good Friday, March 29th, until April 5th. Kate is also set to return to royal duties after Easter.

The thought of Prince Harry and Meghan coming back into the royal family isn’t without its challenges. Questions about their roles, duties, and public perception would need to be handled. Furthermore, Prince Harry and Meghan have voiced their desire for financial independence and sovereignty. Returning to the royal fold could mean forfeiting some of the freedoms they’ve achieved since stepping back.

The couple’s place in the monarchy has come up again in the spotlight due of Princess Anne’s workload. Calls for Prince Harry and Meghan to return have been made, but will they follow their own course?