Prince Harry’s departure from his working role in the royal family in 2020 seems to be a permanent decision. Sources close to the family have revealed that his older brother, Prince William, has firmly closed the door on any possibility of Harry returning. The reason behind this decision stems from a lack of trust William feels towards his younger brother.
One insider explained, “William doubts Harry’s ability to handle even a reduced role within the Firm.” In simpler terms, William believes that Harry is not capable enough and often falls prey to bad advice. Another palace insider even went as far as to label Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, as “conniving,” implying that she manipulates him.
William is bewildered by the actions Harry has taken that have created a divide between himself and his family. The revelations made in Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” and his interview with Oprah Winfrey have only intensified this confusion. William wonders why his brother would sever ties with his family and jeopardize the opportunities that royal life provided for both of them to support the humanitarian causes they claim to champion.
Consequently, William has concluded that Harry’s actions stem from a lack of intelligence. The insider noted that William has come to the unfortunate realization that Harry is too dense to comprehend the damage he has inflicted. This perception has led William to distance himself from his brother for the sake of protecting the monarchy, Britain, and himself.
But how are Harry and Meghan supporting themselves outside the royal family? Despite securing lucrative deals with entertainment companies such as Spotify and Netflix, their future in these ventures is now uncertain. The Spotify deal fell through, and Netflix has already scrapped Meghan’s animated project, “Pearl.” Additionally, the timing of the announcement for Harry’s polo series clashed with his sister-in-law Princess Catherine’s announcement of undergoing chemotherapy, further complicating matters.
It is evident that the relationship between the two brothers remains strained. While William has no desire for Harry to resume his role in the royal family, Harry still hopes for an apology from his brother. Harry has expressed his willingness to return to certain royal duties if William apologizes.
However, sources close to William vehemently dismiss this possibility, claiming that William finds Harry’s suggestion ludicrous. It is not going to happen. Queen Elizabeth, in her wisdom, has already made it clear to Harry that there is no middle ground – it’s either being fully committed or completely out.
William, on the other hand, believes that Harry is the one who should be remorseful but lacks the intelligence to recognize his mistakes. William’s decision to maintain a safe distance from his brother across the Atlantic is not meant to harm Harry but to safeguard the monarchy. This perspective is driven by William’s concern that Harry’s lack of intelligence poses a risk to the throne, Britain, and even himself.
To gain a deeper understanding of the impact of William and Harry’s relationship on the British monarchy, watch the video below.
