Tensions within the royal family have been brewing for years. Take a look at the familial rift and the shocking reasons why Prince William and Princess Kate would not welcome Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back into the royal fold.
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The British royal family was once seen as a tightly-knit unit, with Prince William and Harry often viewed as inseparable. However, that image slowly unraveled over the years, particularly after Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry, King Charles III, and Prince William on their annual skiing holiday in 2002. | Source: Getty Images
While the public may hold out hope for a reconciliation, those close to the royals suggest that the possibility is more uncertain than ever. What are the issues standing in the way of a royal reunion? The reported answer reveals much about the ongoing divide.
Princess Kate, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle photographed at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022, in Windsor, England. | Source: Getty Images
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How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Relationship with the Royal Family Frayed Over Time
The tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family, particularly with his brother, Prince William, have been brewing for years. What started as a family bond between two brothers grew into a deep rift, complicated by personal, familial, and public pressures.
In 2019, it became increasingly clear that the relationship between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family, especially his brother, had reached a breaking point.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at the Commonwealth Service on Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on March 11, 2019, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
This was a particularly difficult year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as the couple dealt with relentless media scrutiny and the emotional toll it took on them.
