The long-standing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry was reportedly on display during their recent joint appearance at the funeral of their uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, on Wednesday. The royal brothers reportedly appeared at the funeral, but made notable efforts to avoid each other.
The funeral of Lord Fellowes, brother-in-law of the late Princess Diana, took place at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, on August 28. The Duke of Sussex travelled from the US to attend the funeral and joined his brother in paying their respects to their uncle. Despite their presence at the same event, witnesses reported a distinct distance between the two.
According to witnesses cited by The sun, “They arrived very discreetly,” noted one observer: “William and Harry were there, but we never saw them speak to each other and they kept their distance.” A nearby source However, the family confirmed that both princes were present, saying: “We are very pleased to confirm that both princes were there.”
The tension between William and Harry is believed to stem from Harry’s memoirs, which included several explosive claims about the royal family. These revelations reportedly caused great frustration for Prince William, who is next in line to the throne.
The brothers’ strained relationship has been a topic of public interest since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States. This latest encounter at their uncle’s funeral underscores the ongoing challenges in their relationship, with little indication that the rift will be mended anytime soon. As the two princes continue to walk their separate paths, the distance between them remains a painful reminder of the complex dynamics within the royal family.