Amid ongoing tensions, an expert suggests that Prince William may have banned Prince Harry from rejoining the royal family, with the king hoping to mend the broken relationship.
Tensions remain high between Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and Prince William, the Prince of Wales, according to British royals expert Hilary Fordwich. Fordwich claims that William has imposed an absolute ban on Harry's return to the royal fold, leaving King Charles III as the only hope for reconciliation.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"It is widely known within the family that Prince William has laid down an absolute ban on Harry returning in any way, shape or form into his former royal family fold," Fordwich told Fox News Digital.
While the king may be willing to spark peace talks with his younger son, Fordwich believes that William will be less easily persuaded.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"Prince William is the most unlikely royal to ever forgive Harry for all his despicable indiscretions," Fordwich claimed. "He is now very much seen and accepted as the family enforcer, taking on the hard-line ruler role of his grandfather, Prince Philip."
Fordwich added that Harry is "most unlikely to ever release any public apology" given his tell-alls following his royal exit.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"All that has earned him the British nomenclature of ‘Ginger Whinger’ (whiner)," Fordwich claimed.
Meanwhile, British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard believes that William's reluctance to forgive stems from the perceived unforgivable amounts of upset Harry caused to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"Prince William is not as forgiving as King Charles and takes a much more hard-line approach to Prince Harry," Chard told Fox News Digital. "He views his brother's behavior as unforgivable and has cut communication with him."
Royal agent and marketing expert Doug Eldridge argues that Harry's brand is inextricably linked to his family and that he needs to issue a public apology to regain credibility.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"Harry's family is his brand," Eldridge explained. "To his credit, he worked diligently to build on his family name and his late mother's legacy, but… Harry's brand will never rebound if he doesn't return to his family."
However, royal expert Ian Pelham Turner believes that the threat of a second "Spare" book by Harry is causing concern among the royals, making them wary of accepting any peace offerings.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"I feel other senior members like Princess Anne and even Prince Andrew may also be extremely concerned about the return of Harry as they fear potential family secrets may be released at any meetings," Pelham Turner claimed.
Despite the challenges, Chard believes that there is still hope for Harry to win over his family, including his no-nonsense brother.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
"Prince Harry may be welcomed back into the royal fold in the future if he is genuinely sorry for the hurt his actions have caused, and he works on rebuilding the trust he has lost," she said.
As the feud continues, the future of the royal family remains uncertain, with the strained relationship between the brothers casting a shadow over the monarchy's legacy.
Prince William and Prince Harry's Feud Escalates: Expert Calls for Intervention
