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Buckingham Palace on edge after Prince William's confession to his father Charles III

Buckingham Palace comes to a standstill in the face of the firm and determined step Prince William has taken after the latest developments

Prince William has turned all of Buckingham Palace upside down after making his firm opinion known to King Charles III. In light of recent events pointing to a reconciliation between Harry and his father, William has reacted.

The Prince of Wales has raised his voice and wants his determination to be taken into account. This, on one hand, may create a dilemma for King Charles III and the reality surrounding him. Nevertheless, the decision has been made and it doesn't seem likely to change.

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Buckingham Palace shudders at Prince William's reaction

Buckingham Palace has completely halted the festive atmosphere that had begun to emerge in light of the possible reconciliation between Harry and King Charles III. The Duke of Sussex's intentions have reached Prince William, who hasn't hesitated to give his opinion.

As reported from the United Kingdom, Prince William has confessed to his father, King Charles III, that he doesn't want to reconcile with Harry. After more than two years without significant contact between the brothers, the Prince of Wales firmly rejects making peace with him.

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They say that William "remains deeply hurt by the various accusations made by Prince Harry in his memoirs and the countless interviews broadcast over the past few years." For this reason, the heir to the throne's decision is firm and it doesn't seem likely to be reversed.

The distance between the two has reached a critical point, although Charles III has opened channels with Harry, William doesn't endorse that rapprochement. Even if the Duke of Sussex fulfills the premise of stopping interviews and statements against his family.

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Kate's husband doesn't forget the betrayal he suffered when Harry attacked him in his controversial memoirs. Moreover, he reportedly told Charles III that it's impossible to ignore the accusations made by Harry, pointing out that they've caused deep damage to the Crown.

Meanwhile, Charles III shows a certain desire to rebuild the relationship with Harry, as has happened in informal meetings between their teams. However, those conversations have been met with coldness by William. He believes that the broken trust can't be repaired without a public apology and a retraction of all the accusations made.

Prince William puts Buckingham Palace in check

This stance from Prince William makes it clear that, in his view, the Duke of Sussex's words have crossed irreversible lines. His refusal to welcome Harry to Buckingham Palace highlights the firm intention not to normalize a situation.

This attitude from the heir puts the reconciliation between Harry and Charles III at risk and places the king in a dilemma. Nevertheless, the sovereign is determined to accept the hand extended by his younger son. "He loves his two sons and, as he has done in the past, he's willing to meet with Harry when their schedules allow," they say.

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Despite William's firmness, King Charles III seems willing to move forward with caution. Without his involvement, any rapprochement would be incomplete. William doesn't support the strategy of presenting Harry at future family ceremonies, insisting that a real change in his behavior must first be shown.

For now, Meghan's husband hasn't commented on this information and seems to be following the guideline of remaining silent. With this, he hopes to earn Prince William's trust and that he will open the doors of Buckingham Palace to him.

It remains to be seen how negotiations progress and whether, in the end, Prince William accepts peace. At this moment, everything is hanging in the air and the final outcome could happen at any time.