The relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William was once one of the most beautiful images of the British Royal Family – the two brothers stuck together, side by side after the death of their mother, Princess Diana. However, over time, this brotherhood gradually cracked, especially after Prince Harry left the Royal Family in 2020. So what really caused the relationship between them to become so strained that it was difficult to mend?

The beginning of the cracks

Although raised in the same family, the two Princes have had very different fates. William, the heir to the throne, always shouldered the heavy responsibility of a future leader. Meanwhile, Harry, although also an important member of the Royal Family, always felt like he was just a shadow of his brother.

The relationship between them is said to have started to have problems since Harry started dating Meghan Markle. According to many sources, William advised his brother to think carefully before going too far with Meghan. This left Harry feeling hurt, believing that his brother did not respect his choice.

Turning Point: Harry’s Royal Breakup

In 2020, Harry and Meghan announced their departure from the British Royal Family, creating a huge shock. William was said to be extremely disappointed with his brother’s decision. According to some reports, William felt “betrayed” when Harry decided to leave without prior notice.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Harry revealed that his relationship with William had “gone apart” and that they were no longer as close as before. Harry also hinted that his brother was “trapped” in the Royal rules, something he wanted to escape.

The memoir “Spare” and the rising tension

In 2023, Harry released his memoir “Spare”, in which he revealed many shocking stories about the relationship between him and his brother. One of the most notable revelations was that William once got so angry that he pushed Harry to the floor during an argument involving Meghan.

Harry also wrote that William and Kate Middleton had not welcomed Meghan from the beginning, making Harry feel that Meghan was being treated unfairly. These revelations further escalated the conflict between the two brothers.

Chance for reconciliation?

Although the situation is still tense, many people hope that the departure of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 and the health problems of King Charles III could be an opportunity for the two brothers to reconcile. However, according to many sources, the two are still keeping their distance and have not shown any real signs of wanting to reconcile.

Many experts believe that in order to reconcile, both William and Harry must make concessions and find ways to understand each other better. But with what has happened, perhaps this relationship will never be the same again.

From two brothers who were once close, Prince William and Prince Harry are now on two different paths with their own ideals and responsibilities. The conflict between them is not simply a family matter but also related to the pressures of the Royal Family, responsibilities and differences in life views. Can they put the past behind them to look to the future together, or will this conflict last forever? Only time will tell.