In other words, if healing does occur, it won’t be staged for cameras — a sharp rebuttal to the constant media speculation that every major royal event could double as a reconciliation moment.
Harrold acknowledged that 2026 could present logistical opportunities for a meeting, such as international events like the World Cup in the United States. But he stressed that even then, nothing would be made public.
A Rift Years in the Making
Reports suggest tensions began escalating when Harry’s relationship with Meghan Markle became serious. Harry himself has claimed that William expressed concerns about the speed of the romance — concerns that later evolved into open conflict.
In his memoir Spare, Harry alleged that a 2019 argument over Meghan turned physical, further cementing the breakdown in their relationship. Whether disputed or not, the claim has undeniably deepened the divide.
Since stepping back from senior royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have built a new life in the US, appearing only rarely — and often awkwardly — alongside the royal family.