The rift between Prince William and Prince Harry deepens, with the Prince of Wales harboring resentment over the fallout from 'Megxit.'
According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, Prince William is finding it hard to forgive his younger brother for prematurely thrusting Kate Middleton and their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, into the spotlight by departing from their roles as senior royals.
Nicholl, writing for Vanity Fair, suggests that Prince William perceives Megxit as a lack of respect for the royal institution and himself. The Duke of Cornwall reportedly views Harry and Meghan's departure as a move that prematurely placed his family center stage, disrupting their planned timeline for entering the public eye.
Considering the importance of maintaining the royal family's positive public image, especially as allies to Queen Elizabeth II, Nicholl emphasizes the urgency for Prince Charles, who is in line to become king, to bridge the gap between the estranged brothers. The analyst believes that Prince Charles would seek to unite the ranks and heal the division to prevent it from overshadowing his reign.
Despite occasional displays of unity, such as during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, signs of reconciliation between the brothers remain elusive. The aftermath of Megxit has thrust Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis into the public eye, with the elder two even attending the state funeral and Platinum Jubilee celebrations. These events underscore the challenges faced by the royal family in mitigating the negative impact of Harry and Meghan's departure.
The strained relationship between the two brothers worsened after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family in March 2020, relocating to the United States. The situation deteriorated as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made public accusations against the royal family, many of which were later proven false or disputed.
Despite claiming that their interview with Oprah Winfrey would be the "final word" on their resignation, Harry and Meghan went on to sign lucrative deals with Spotify and Netflix, and Prince Harry is set to release a book, further fueling tensions within the family.
