Royal expert Katie Nicholl said Prince William is holding a grudge against Prince Harry and is unlikely to reconcile with him.
The ongoing rift between the brothers suggests a permanent fracture in the immediate royal family, complicating the public image of the monarchy during periods of transition.
According to Nicholl, the tension persists during Prince Harry's visit to the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The royal expert said Prince William is holding a grudge for two reasons [1], which stem from Prince Harry's previous public interviews and his criticism of the royal family [3].
Reports indicate that the friction remained evident during Prince William's own royal engagements in the UK [2]. Nicholl said the nature of the conflict makes a reconciliation improbable, as the perceived betrayals have deeply affected the relationship between the siblings [3].
This assessment follows statements and interviews published on July 2, 2026 [2]. The divide between the brothers has become a central point of interest for royal observers, as the two men maintain separate lives and professional spheres—one within the institutional framework of the monarchy and the other abroad.
While Prince Harry has made returns to the UK, the lack of a formal reunion with his brother indicates that the personal grievances remain unresolved [2]. The royal expert said the analysis points to a pattern of behavior where Prince William prefers to maintain distance rather than risk further public disputes [1].
“Prince William is holding a grudge against Prince Harry and is unlikely to reconcile with him.”
The lack of reconciliation between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex signals that the personal rift has transitioned from a temporary dispute into a long-term familial separation. This distance may limit the monarchy's ability to present a unified front, potentially leaving the brothers to navigate their roles and relationships with the Crown independently for the foreseeable future.
