The possible reconciliation of Prince Harry and Prince William can be a slow process.
The two have reportedly broken up since Harry, 36, and his wife Meghan Markle retired from their royal duties – possibly even more so, given reports that William, in The 39-year-old confronted his younger brother about the rapid rate of his relationship with Markle.
On Saturday, the couple met for the first time in more than a year at the funeral of their grandfather, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh – and it was revealed that they had a long discussion, which according to a recent report was due to William’s wife, Kate Middleton. acting as a “peacemaker”. However, the report also suggests that William wants to take things slow when it comes to resuming their relationship.
A friend of the royal family told Vanity Fair collaborator and royal expert Katie Nicholl that the brothers have yet to leave their drama at the request of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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“William and the other family members have very strong feelings about some of the things Harry and Meghan said to Oprah and things need to be discussed, but this was not the occasion and everyone respected that.” said the friend, according to Nicholl, who wrote a play for the publication. “It will take more than a wake-up call to sort things out, but hopefully this is a start.”
Prince William would have reservations about a speedy reconciliation with his brother, Prince Harry. (Photo by Paul Grover- WPA Pool / Getty Images)
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, 39-year-old Harry and Markle lobbied for racism and mental health claims against the royal family – allegations that angered the royal family. William.
Another family friend told Nicholl that Harry had been left “cold” by some family members after the interview, and when the Duke of Sussex shared with Gayle King details of a conversation he had with his father, it would have been the “last” straw “for many others.
“Some family members can’t believe what he did, but there is a feeling that with the death of the duke and the family coming together, we need to have conversations,” the source said.
Prince William asked her not to walk past HARRY at Philip’s funeral
The prose reports that Harry’s father, Prince Charles, is “desperate” to reconcile with his son and even spent time with Harry walking through the queen’s private gardens the day after the service.
William, on the other hand, would be more hesitant to settle things with his younger brother.
“William needs to know that he can trust Harry and that private conversations will remain private,” the insider explained.
After Harry’s conversation with Winfrey aired, he spoke with King, who publicly conveyed that it was her understanding that the father-son conversation was not “productive.” The information that is published is understood to have upset the family.
Prince Charles is said to be “desperate to reconcile things with his son, while Prince William is worried about conversations that remain private. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
It is unclear how long Harry will stay in the UK with his family. Some have suggested she will return to California on Monday to reunite with her pregnant wife, who has been advised by her doctor not to travel to the funeral. Other reports indicate that on Wednesday she will extend her journey until the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
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“Harry felt terrible leaving Meghan behind, it’s been a very difficult week and he wants to get back to her as soon as possible,” a source told the press.
Vanity Fair also reported that Markle watched the funeral on television and wrote a note on her and Harry’s behalf, which was placed on the lawns outside St. George’s Chapel next to their crown.
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Representatives for Harry declined to comment, while representatives for William did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.