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It has been well over a year since Prince Harry stepped back from his senior royal duties and moved to the United States with his wife Meghan Markle. During that time, tensions have remained high between Harry and his brother Prince William. According to renowned royal expert Tom Quinn, Harry is still eagerly awaiting a sincere apology from William and Kate before fully reconciling their relationship.
When Harry returned to the UK in June for celebrations surrounding the Invictus Games, many speculated he may meet with William while in England. However, no such meeting took place. Quinn revealed that Harry desires reconciliation with his brother so that their children can develop a relationship as well. But both Harry and Meghan believe an apology from William and Kate must come first before any real progress can be made.
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Harry has expressed sadness over not having a closer bond with his niece and nephews - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. What troubles him even more is the prospect of his own children Archie and Lilibet having no relationship with their royal cousins. Quinn disclosed that Harry has hinted if his family offered him a heartfelt apology, he would be willing to forgive and move forward.
However, it seems unlikely an apology will come any time soon. In March, Kate courageously shared she had been undergoing cancer treatment after an operation in January. This understandably kept her away from public duties as she recovered. When she updated on her health in a moving video message last month, many speculated Harry may visit his brother and sister-in-law in the UK in May. But as previously mentioned, no meeting between the siblings transpired.
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Kate's recent health struggles have understandably been the focus of attention within the royal family. With the Princess of Wales' condition becoming public knowledge on Friday, the prospects of resolution between Harry and his brother appear further away. When news of Kate's cancer treatment broke, Harry and Meghan reacted gracefully by conveying a concise message of support.
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Nonetheless, Harry remains hopeful that an apology can mend fences with his older brother. Former royal butler Grant Harold proposed that common ground could be found if the Duke showed remorse for some of the harsh words in his highly publicized memoir. However, during a Sky News Australia interview, commentator D.D. Dunny asserted that Harry should not apologize, at least while under Meghan's influence. Dunny believes Harry is still swayed by his wife and she will never allow him to make amends with his family.
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Tensions first arose after Harry and Meghan's controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021 where they made shocking claims about their experiences within the royal family. Harry also stunned readers with some of the revealing details shared in his memoir released last year titled 'Spare'. While fans were enthralled, the book further strained Harry's bond with William who was said to be deeply upset over some of the characterizations made about his wife Kate.
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While many hope the brothers can reconcile, the path forward remains unclear. Only time will tell if an apology is extended that could serve as an olive branch to begin mending their fractured relationship. For now, Harry seems committed to awaiting that heartfelt gesture of remorse before fully opening the door to forgiveness and family reunification. With Kate recovering from cancer and the royals focused on supporting her, the likelihood of apology in the near future seems small. But Harry maintains hope that for the sake of the next generation, he and William can resolve their differences and allow their children to develop loving bonds as cousins.
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In closing, the ongoing tension between Princes Harry and William is an unfortunate situation with no easy answers. Many can understand both sides of the complex dispute between brothers. If and when true reconciliation occurs remains uncertain, but the desire for Harry's children to know their royal relatives is an aim that offers hope for a resolution in the years ahead as wounds hopefully begin to heal with time.
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