There is no anticipated communication between Prince Harry and Prince William on the occasion of the Duke of Sussex’s 40th birthday, as it is understood that the brothers are not presently in contact and do not engage in regular dialogue.
According to a source, no communication is expected between Prince William and Prince Harry on the occasion of the Duke of Sussex’s 40th birthday, as the brothers are reportedly not on speaking terms.
It is further understood that Prince Harry intends to celebrate his birthday by going on a holiday with his ‘closest mates,’ while Meghan is expected to remain at home with their two children. The festivities will reportedly follow a party held at his £11 million residence in Montecito, California. However, a royal insider has suggested that one notable element will be absent from the occasion.
Despite the brothers traditionally marking significant milestones together, a source informed the Mirror that “there will be no transatlantic call between the two on Harry’s big day.”
The insider further remarked, “What a difference the years have made. When Harry turned 30, it seemed as though nothing could ever come between him and his brother.”
The source elaborated, “Together, they were poised to become the modern face of the royals, bringing a much-needed sense of modernisation to The Firm. However, William and Harry no longer speak. While they once celebrated major milestones together, there will be no transatlantic call on Harry’s big day.”
The rift between the brothers reportedly widened following the release of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, in January. It has been suggested that the Prince of Wales believes there is “zero chance” of Harry being welcomed back into the Royal Family.
In the memoir, Harry levied several accusations against members of the Royal Family, including claims that William physically assaulted him during an argument over Meghan. He also stated that William and their father confronted him after Prince Philip’s funeral, allegedly “looking for a fight.” Additionally, Harry accused William and Kate of encouraging him to wear the controversial Nazi costume to a party.
In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry portrayed his brother as his “arch-nemesis,” Queen Consort Camilla as a “wicked stepmother,” and King Charles as an emotionally distant and ineffectual “old man.”
Reports indicate that William and Harry have not spoken in months and are currently not in contact. Earlier this month, both brothers attended the funeral of their uncle, Robert Fellowes, but witnesses reported no interaction between the two. They reportedly sat apart at the back of St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham during the service for Lord Fellowes, with sources describing their arrival as “very discreet,” such that their presence went largely unnoticed.
According to The Mirror, friends of Prince Harry have indicated that he remains committed to improving his relationship with his father, particularly in light of King Charles’ health issues. However, Harry is said to seek an apology from William if he is to represent the family in any official capacity.
Recent reports suggest that Prince Harry has no plans to return to royal duties unless William offers an apology, though he is reportedly open to “helping out” the Firm if requested by his father. Sources close to the Duke of Sussex have expressed that he is content with his decision to step down from his royal role, according to The Mirror.
Sources have indicated that while Prince Harry is content with his decision to step down from royal duties, he would remain open to taking on a temporary role within the Royal Family if his father requested assistance.
This follows a report by the Mail on Sunday, which revealed that the Duke had distanced himself from his “Hollywood publicists” and reached out to former confidantes from his previous life for advice on orchestrating a potential return from his self-imposed exile in the U.S. However, insiders emphasized that neither Harry nor Meghan, who have resided in California with their two children for the past four years, are seeking a permanent return to royal life.
As Prince Harry prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday, The Sun reports that he will “enjoy a weekend getaway with a few of his closest mates.” Meghan is expected to remain in California with their two children, Archie, aged five, and Lilibet, aged three.
