New Royal Rift: Prince Harry Declares He Won’t Resume Royal Duties Without an Apology from Estranged Brother William

Prince Harry has been described as a “broken record” following his insistence that he will not resume his royal duties unless his estranged brother, Prince William, offers an apology for allegedly ostracizing him from the family.

Sydtomarket.net reveals that the Duke of Sussex has communicated to his team that he would be open to returning to London and assisting the Royal Family if requested by King Charles. Despite this, a source close to Prince William has sharply criticized Harry’s demand for an apology, suggesting that Harry’s position remains unchanged and repetitive. “Harry is just stuck on repeat,” the source said. “He clearly wants a part-time royal role, but Queen Elizabeth was very clear that he couldn’t be half-in and half-out. Nothing has altered.”

According to recent reports, Harry, who turns 40 next week, continues to find satisfaction in his life in the U.S. and remains content with his and Meghan Markle’s decision to leave their royal duties behind in January 2020. Nonetheless, he has expressed a willingness to take on a temporary role within the Royal Family if King Charles were to ask him to help out.

Despite Harry’s openness to a temporary return, Prince William is not expected to apologize to his younger brother. This comes in the wake of both princes attending their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’ funeral in Norfolk last week. Although they were present at the event, there was no direct interaction between them during the service. Harry stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer after the funeral, and while sources close to the Spencers suggested that the brothers’ decision to attend the funeral was a potential sign of easing tensions, it did not lead to any direct communication between the siblings.

An insider noted that the funeral might have provided a rare opportunity for the brothers to be in the same place, and William’s decision to attend despite Harry’s presence could be seen as a hopeful sign amidst a deeply strained relationship. The source commented, “It was probably always going to be a funeral that brought the boys together under one roof, and the fact that William didn’t boycott it because Harry was there gives a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak situation.”

However, despite these minor indications of potential reconciliation, William and King Charles, who is battling illness, remain resolute in keeping Harry at arm’s length. A royal expert commented on the current state of affairs, stating that the relationship between the brothers has arguably never been worse. “William and Charles have effectively decided to distance themselves from Harry, at least for the time being. There’s no sign of reconciliation on the horizon, and it seems everyone involved has come to terms with this reality.”

Since stepping away from royal duties and moving to California in 2020, Harry has faced increased tensions with the Royal Family, exacerbated by the release of his tell-all memoir *Spare* in January 2023. The ongoing rift highlights the deepening divide between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, with no immediate resolution in sight.