Prince William and Prince Harry were once close, bonded by the early loss of their mother, Princess Diana. However, their relationship soured after Harry left the royal family in 2020. While many believe the feud began with his departure and marriage to Meghan Markle, Diana\u2019s former butler, Paul Burrell, suggests it may have started in childhood.<\/p>\n
Diana aimed to raise her sons as normally as possible, a value William continues with his own children. Despite their joyful upbringing, Diana’s death left lasting trauma. When Harry stepped back from royal duties, the “Battle of the Brothers” began, and they reportedly haven\u2019t spoken in years.<\/p>\n
As William prepares for his future coronation, speculation grows over whether Harry will be invited. A source told The Times<\/em> in 2024 that the brothers hadn\u2019t spoken in nearly two years and described them as \u201cestranged.\u201d Still, royal expert Christopher Andersen believes William will include Harry, despite the tension.<\/p>\n Others disagree, suggesting Harry may not be invited\u2014or may choose not to attend. Harry\u2019s memoir Spare<\/em> worsened relations, especially due to criticism of William and other royals.<\/p>\n Burrell, speaking in a Channel 5 documentary, claims their rift may trace back to childhood moments of favoritism, such as a nanny telling William he\u2019d get more food because he would be king. Burrell believes Harry has long felt like the \u201cspare,\u201d fueling a rivalry that started young and continues today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Prince William and Prince Harry were once close, bonded by the early loss of their mother, Princess Diana. However, their relationship soured after Harry left the royal family in 2020. While many believe the feud began with his departure and marriage to Meghan Markle, Diana\u2019s former butler, Paul Burrell, suggests it may have started in…<\/p>\n