Despite public birthday greetings, tensions remain high between Prince Harry and Prince William, prompting calls for an intervention to mend their strained relationship.
Prince Harry's 40th birthday on Sunday marked a significant milestone, but the celebrations were overshadowed by the ongoing feud with his older brother, Prince William. Despite well wishes from estranged family members, including their father, King Charles III, royal experts have expressed concern that the rift between the brothers shows no signs of abating.
True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen, an expert on the British monarchy, has voiced his belief that an intervention may be necessary to resolve the conflict. "There's a lot of hurt there on both sides," Bullen told Fox News Digital. "They need an intervention from someone outside the family to help them move forward."
Royal Rift Persists: Expert Advocates Intervention for Prince Harry and Prince William
Public displays of affection on Harry's birthday, including a message from the Royal Family's social media accounts and a repost by Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram, have done little to quell speculation about underlying tensions. According to Bullen, these gestures may be more for public consumption than a genuine attempt at reconciliation.
"I think those birthday messages are more about appearances than anything else," Bullen said. "There's still a lot of hurt and resentment between the brothers, and it's not going to go away overnight."
Royal Rift Persists: Expert Advocates Intervention for Prince Harry and Prince William
The feud between Harry and William has roots in several factors, including Harry's decision to step back from royal duties with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020. Since then, Harry has been critical of the royal family in interviews and his memoir, "Spare."
Another contributing factor to the strained relationship is the alleged financial discrepancies between Harry and William. The Mirror reported that Harry received a $8.5 million inheritance from his late great-grandmother's estate, an amount significantly larger than William's inheritance. According to British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard, this disparity has caused resentment within the royal family.
Royal Rift Persists: Expert Advocates Intervention for Prince Harry and Prince William
"William feels Harry has been unsupportive, scathing, and hurtful toward the royal family," Chard claimed to Fox News Digital. "Harry, on the contrary, will be elated that he has won the top prize as he has always felt inadequate to Prince William."
King Charles III is reportedly concerned about the ongoing feud between his sons and is eager to foster a reconciliation. Sources close to the king have indicated that he may be willing to mediate between Harry and William in an effort to mend their fractured relationship.
Royal Rift Persists: Expert Advocates Intervention for Prince Harry and Prince William
However, some experts are skeptical about the possibility of a successful reconciliation. "I think it's going to be very difficult for Harry and William to rebuild their relationship," Bullen said. "There's too much damage that has been done."
Despite the challenges, the royal family remains hopeful that the rift between the brothers can be mended. Sources close to the palace have indicated that King Charles is determined to find a solution that will allow his sons to move forward with their lives and put the feud behind them.
Royal Rift Persists: Expert Advocates Intervention for Prince Harry and Prince William
The outcome of the ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Prince William remains uncertain, but it is clear that the situation is causing significant concern within the royal family. It remains to be seen whether an intervention or any other form of mediation can help bridge the divide and foster a meaningful reconciliation between the brothers.
