A royal expert has stated that Prince Harry appears willing to ‘forgive’ and mend ties with his family, but two other senior royals are ‘resisting’ any potential reconciliation.
The Duke of Sussex has openly discussed his challenges with his father, King Charles, his stepmother, Queen Camilla, and his older brother, Prince William. Since moving to California with his wife Meghan in 2020, he has only seen his family on a few occasions.
From his explosive interview with Oprah in 2021 to the release of his memoir, Spare, Harry has revealed insights into the private lives and dynamics of the House of Windsor. The Duke has been forthright about his grievances with his family, making serious allegations such as claims of royal aides leaking stories and that his brother William physically assaulted him—none of which are said to have been well received by the other senior royals.
In Spare, Harry emphasized that being a public figure from birth presents significant challenges, noting that the public’s perception of him often conflicted with his own self-image, leading to emotional turmoil. Regardless of the Royal Family’s feelings, the memoir gave the Duke of Sussex a chance to share his life story on his terms.
In an interview to promote his memoir, Harry stated that when it comes to reconciliation with his family, the “ball is in their court” and that, from his viewpoint, the “door is always open.” A royal expert has recently asserted that despite the time that has passed, Harry remains eager to mend relationships, while his father and brother continue to be hesitant and “resisting” such efforts.
As reported in The Express, Jennie Bond, a former royal correspondent for the BBC, stated on Times Radio that she believes the situation has shifted; after initially being the one to distance himself from his family, Harry is now no longer the one pushing them away.
“Initially, it was Harry who sought an apology, believing that there could be no understanding or reconciliation until his grievances regarding his wife were addressed. However, I believe the situation has shifted. Messages from Harry’s side indicate that he is now willing to forgive and express love for his family. He has stated this publicly and wants to spend more time with them.”
