Prince William-Harry royal family split: William 'acting like Harry and Meghan don't exist' as feud deepens

A reconciliation between Prince Harry and Prince William is nowhere near, but the estranged brothers recently came together to honor their late mother, Princess Diana. Multiple reports suggest that Duke of Sussex is increasingly frustrated by his elder brother's unwillingness to reconcile. Despite Harry's reported return to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children, Prince William has allegedly maintained his distance, showing little interest in rebuilding their relationship.

According to a report by RadarOnline, cited by Reality Tea, Harry is reportedly "infuriated" by William's cold response since his return. A source claimed that the Prince of Wales has been behaving as though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do not exist, leaving the Duke of Sussex surprised by his brother's apparent unwillingness to make peace. The latest development has once again brought the Prince William Harry royal family split into focus, raising questions about whether the brothers will ever put their differences aside.

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Why is Prince Harry reportedly infuriated with Prince William?

According to the report, Harry had hoped that returning to the UK would create an opportunity to repair his relationship with the royal family. However, William has reportedly shown no interest in reconnecting with his younger brother.

An insider told RadarOnline that William was "acting like Harry and Meghan don't exist". The source further claimed that ignoring Harry was William's way of dealing with what he considers an unpleasant situation.

The report also alleged that Harry was particularly upset because he believed he had made efforts to apologise and repair the relationship, but William remained unwilling to forgive him. These claims have not been independently confirmed by either prince or their representatives.

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Prince William reportedly has no plans to reconcile with Harry

The tensions between the royal brothers have continued despite Harry's reported efforts to rebuild family relationships. Their strained equation has been under public scrutiny since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States.

Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare, further intensified the public fallout, as he shared personal details about his relationship with William and other members of the royal family.

According to the report, people close to William believe he has little interest in restoring either a personal or professional relationship with Harry. The brothers have reportedly had no meaningful direct contact for several years.

Prince Harry wants to reconcile with William and King Charles

Harry has previously expressed a desire to end the family feud. In an interview with GQ magazine published on October 20, he spoke about wanting to repair his relationships with both his father, King Charles III, and his brother, Prince William.

"There’s enough drama in the world and enough drama in people’s lives than to continue with issues with family," Harry said.

He also acknowledged that family disagreements and broken relationships were relatable experiences for many people. However, a spokesperson for the Sussexes clarified that his comments were not intended as a direct message to William or any other member of the royal family.

Prince William and Harry's relationship described as a 'cold war'

A September 2026 report by PEOPLE described the brothers' relationship as having shifted from a "hot war" to a "very, very cold war".

According to the report, Harry's return to the UK had brought their unresolved differences back into focus. While Harry had taken steps towards reconciliation with King Charles, he had reportedly not established direct contact with William.

Royal historian Amanda Foreman told PEOPLE that the brothers' relationship had entered a particularly cold phase. Sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales also suggested that the wounds behind the estrangement remained deep.

Prince William and Harry attend separate Remembrance Day events

The royal brothers' continuing estrangement was also highlighted by their separate Remembrance Day engagements.

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Prince William joined King Charles III and other senior royals at the official ceremony at the Cenotaph in central London. The Prince of Wales laid a wreath at the memorial to honour Britain's war dead.

Harry, meanwhile, attended a separate Remembrance event in Brackley, Northamptonshire, where he was photographed speaking with locals. The former British Army captain served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and founded the Invictus Games for wounded veterans.