Prince William’s recent attempts to extend an “olive branch” to his estranged brother, Prince Harry, have been met with skepticism from royal commentators.
Since Harry’s departure from the Royal Family in 2020, their relationship has soured amid a series of public criticisms directed at the monarchy.
The tension between the two was starkly highlighted during a family gathering at the funeral of their late uncle, Lord Fellowes, earlier this summer, where the brothers reportedly did not speak a single word to each other.
Despite William’s efforts to mend fences, experts suggest that the rift between the two feuding siblings remains as wide as ever.
In a notable moment during a recent ITV documentary on homelessness, Prince William mentioned his estranged brother, Prince Harry, for the first time in years, prompting speculation about a potential reconciliation between the two.
Many royal watchers viewed this mention as a possible “olive branch.”
However, royal author Phil Dampier quickly dismissed those claims, asserting that William’s reference to The Duke was merely a nod to their shared childhood experiences, particularly those involving their mother, Princess Diana, and her charitable work.
Dampier emphasized, “It would have been a snub if he hadn’t mentioned Harry. I don’t see it as any sort of major breakthrough, I’m afraid, in their relationship, which is sadly as far apart as ever.”
He further lamented that Diana would be heartbroken to see her sons not collaborating on initiatives that were so close to her heart.
