The possible reconciliation of Prince Harry and Prince William can be a slow process.
The two have reportedly been dealing with a split since Harry, 36, and wife Meghan Markle relinquished their royal duties – possibly even longer given reports of William, 39, confronting his younger brother about the rapid pace of his relationship. with Markle.
On Saturday, the pair met for the first time in over a year for the funeral of their grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – and it was revealed that they had a lengthy conversation, which, according to a recent report, was due to William’s wife. Kate Middleton acted as a “peacemaker”. However, the report also suggests that William wants to take it slow when it comes to mending their relationship.
A friend of the royal family told Vanity Fair employee and royal pundit Katie Nicholl that the brothers are setting aside their drama for the time being at the request of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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“William and other members of the family have some very strong feelings about some of the things Harry and Meghan said about Oprah and needs to be talked about, but this was not the opportunity and everyone respected that,” the friend said. Nicholl, who wrote a piece for the publication. “It takes more than a vigil to sort things out, but hopefully this is a start.”
Prince William reportedly has reservations about a quick reconciliation with his brother, Prince Harry. (Photo by Paul Grover- WPA Pool / Getty Images)
During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry and Markle, 39, lobbied for claims of racism and disregard for mental health needs against the Royal Family – claims that would have upset William.
Another family friend claimed to Nicholl that Harry was left “out in the cold” by some family members after the interview, and when the Duke of Sussex shared details of a conversation he had with his father with Gayle King, it was reportedly “the latest. times “. straw “for several others.
“Some family members may not believe what he has done, but there is a sense that with the death of the duke and the family coming together, talks need to be held,” the source said.
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The outlet reports that Harry’s father, Prince Charles, is “desperate” to reconcile with his son, even spending time with Harry walking through the Queen’s private gardens a day after the service.
William, on the other hand, is reportedly hesitant to work things out with his younger brother.
“William needs to know that he can trust Harry and that private conversations remain private,” the insider explained.
After Harry’s conversation with Winfrey aired, he spoke to King, who publicly said it was her understanding that the father-son conversation was “not productive.” The information being published is believed to have upset the family.
Prince Charles is said to be “desperate to sort things out with his son, while Prince William is worried about conversations remaining private.” (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
It is unclear how long Harry will stay in the UK with his family. Some suggested he would return to California on Monday to reunite with his pregnant wife, who was advised by her doctor not to travel to the funeral. Other reports have indicated that he will extend his trip on Wednesday until Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday.
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“Harry hated leaving Meghan, it has been a very difficult week and he wants to get back to her as soon as possible,” a source told the outlet.
Vanity Fair also reported that Markle had watched the funeral on television and wrote a note on behalf of himself and Harry that was placed next to their wreath on the lawns outside St George’s Chapel.
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Representatives for Harry declined to comment, while representatives for William did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.