Prince Harry and William ‘have no plans for a reunion during visits for King Charles’ coronation’
Prince William has no plans to reunite with his younger brother when the Duke of Sussex visits the UK for the king’s coronation, reports say.
Royal analysts claim Harry, 38, had a heartfelt talk with his father yesterday in a bid to ease tensions but failed to address the ongoing dispute with William.
It’s also clear that there won’t be time for the pair to meet on Harry’s journey, The sun reported.
Majesty magazine editor Ingrid Seward told the newspaper that the royals all have “really tight schedules” and that she thinks Harry broaching his relationship with William is “for another time.”
Prince William has no plans to reunite with his younger brother when the Duke of Sussex visits the UK for the king’s coronation, reports say. The pair are pictured together in July 2021
Royal analysts claim Harry, 38, had a heartfelt talk with his father yesterday but did not discuss the ongoing dispute with William. It is also clear that there will be no time for the couple to meet during the trip. Pictured: Harry, Meghan, William, Kate and Charles in 2020
William, 40, and Harry will see each other at the coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6. brother as his ‘nemesis’
The royal analyst noted that it would be “nice” for Harry to “stick around and be friendly.” However, it is clear that the Duke’s solo journey across the pond will be short-lived.
“Out of courtesy, you’d think Harry would want to mingle with his family, as hard as it is for him,” she said.
Ms Seward added that she is ‘glad’ that Harry has spoken to Charles as it has ‘facilitated the path to rapprochement’.
She said, “Charles will welcome his son. I think his relationship with William is for another time.’
William and Harry, 40, will meet on May 6 at the coronation in Westminster Abbey.
This would be the first time the pair have faced each other since Harry released his memoir, Spare, in January – in which he labeled his brother his ‘nemesis’.
Harry has also publicly called on his family to apologize to himself and Meghan for what they see as contempt.
Charles is said to be delighted that his youngest son is coming and his temper has been described as ‘generally quite forgiving’, but the Prince of Wales is reportedly still feeling betrayed and angry, particularly by the revelations in the memoir.
Sources have recently claimed tThe “gap” between the brothers, who were once as close as siblings could be, is now so wide they can’t see how their relationship can ever be mended.
It’s also reportedly unlikely that the couple will sit down – which insiders previously claimed Harry demanded.
William was out of touch with his brother when he came over with Meghan and the kids for Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary celebrations last year.
And the brothers barely spoke at her funeral later in the year, meeting briefly when William invited him and Meghan to join the public and view the flowers outside Windsor Castle with him and Kate.
Members of the Royal Family on the day of the Queen’s funeral in London on September 19, 2022
But the king hopes his coronation can heal some of those wounds. He will also use the historic event to bring his younger brother Prince Andrew ‘out of the cold’.
His ex-wife Sarah, the Duchess of York, has not been invited and will attend the Westminster Abbey ceremony at home, where she plans to hang garlands and chew coronation chicken sandwiches like millions of others.
A friend told The Daily Telegraph earlier this week that ‘there’s a warmth about the place and a good rally around the King, who in turn is showing some serious EQ. [emotional intelligence] by ensuring that the family has the opportunity to work together.’
The insider added: “All four siblings spent most of the Easter weekend together with various kids and plus kids – including the Duchess [of York].
“I suspect that some Palace staff and sections of the media are way behind in their understanding of this private family unit. The Duke [of York] stands four square behind the king.’
Sussex supporters said Harry understood the coronation is the most important day of his father’s life and felt it was right to attend despite his attacks on the family.
King Charles III and the Queen Consort on a visit to Malton, North Yorkshire, on April 5
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and then-Prince Charles at Westminster Abbey in March 2019
Harry will attend his father’s coronation alone, while Meghan will remain in California with Prince Archie – who turns four that day – and Princess Lilibet, one.
The Duke only plans a flying visit, with sources close to the Sussexes indicating last week that he won’t even be returning to Buckingham Palace to reunite with the rest of the family or take part in other events over the coronation weekend .
Meghan’s biographer Omid Scobie tweeted, “Expect it to be a pretty quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry.”
His decision to attend Westminster Abbey’s coronation service has been viewed by royal insiders as a potential olive branch, following a previous demand that his family apologize to him and Meghan if they consider coming.
But he is not expected to take part in the procession after the service or join other members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, or for any other celebrations.
Sources told The Daily Mail that Meghan’s decision to stay in the US with the couple’s two young children had come as a relief in some circles, after fears her presence may have increased family tensions.
The late Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, Camilla, William, Kate, Harry and Meghan attend Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020
It is also clear that there was genuine concern in the Sussex camp about the public reception the couple would have received if they attended the coronation together.
Friends, including Mr. Scobie, suggested that her decision was largely due to the coronation falling on the same day – May 6 – as Archie’s fourth birthday.
The couple had waited weeks to reply to their invitation, causing difficulties for organizers tasked with complex seating arrangements, transport and security for senior members of the royal family, world leaders and other dignitaries.
Sources described the negotiations as a game of “transatlantic ping pong,” and Harry would have wanted numerous assurances about arrangements.