Prince William reportedly regrets not severing ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sooner, amidst the ongoing rift within the British Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their senior royal duties in 2020, leading to increased distance between them and other family members.
A source claims Prince William, the heir apparent, now wishes he had completely broken with his brother and sister-in-law earlier. This sentiment reportedly stems from the friction revealed during the Sussexes' 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where they alleged racially insensitive comments from the family.
Prince Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare, further strained relations, with claims that Prince William and Kate Middleton influenced his decision to wear a controversial Nazi costume. The docuseries Harry & Meghan also contributed to the tension, with the couple discussing their relatives.
Prince Harry's relationship with his father, King Charles III, has also reportedly deteriorated. Reports in August 2024 indicated that their communication had ceased following Harry's visit to his father after the King's cancer diagnosis.
The ongoing feud has drawn reactions from royal experts and former aides. Jason Knauf, a former aide to both princes, expressed sadness over the fractured relationship. Prince William's alleged regret suggests that a reconciliation may not be imminent.