In recent weeks, Buckingham Palace has become the epicenter of speculation about a possible family rift. Amid this atmosphere filled with uncertainty, Prince William has taken an unexpected stance that has surprised royal circles.
It is rumored that Charles III might be seeking a rapprochement with his younger son, Prince Harry. However, there are those who don't seem willing to join that possible reconciliation process. Why has Prince William's attitude caused such a stir at the Palace?
William increases uncertainty in Buckingham Palace over his stance with Harry
King Charles III would be willing to meet with the Duke of Sussex, although under certain conditions. According to reports, senior advisers from both sides recently held a secret summit at the Royal Over-Seas League, located just a short distance from Clarence House.
This meeting has been considered by palace sources as "a significant step" toward reconciliation. In addition, there is speculation that there could be a face-to-face meeting between Charles and Harry in September, when the Duke visits the United Kingdom.
"The King has consistently shown his love for his two sons. As he has done in the past, he is willing to meet with Harry when their schedules allow," a source close to Mirror commented.
Prince William's firm decision not to get involved in the rapprochement with his brother Harry has caused a wave of uncertainty in Buckingham Palace. According to sources from the British media, the heir to the throne "remains deeply hurt" by everything Harry has said in recent years, and he has no intention of reopening that bond.
"The Prince of Wales remains deeply hurt by the various accusations from Prince Harry in his memoirs and in the endless interviews over the past few years," a close source has revealed.
Additionally, the source has added emphatically: "There are no plans to contact or see the Duke of Sussex in the near future. Even if some family member seeks reconciliation, that is certainly not on the Prince's mind."
Far from being a one-off reaction, this stance seems fully thought out and shared by his closest circle. "Both the Prince and Princess of Wales are completely focused on their important duties and on their own family," the same source specified.
Broken trust, main obstacle between Prince Harry and Prince William
Close friends of Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have also wanted to make their position clear. "It's no coincidence that William and Catherine didn't have a representative at the Royal Over-Seas League. They weren't asked to send anyone and they'll treat the talks with extreme caution," they told MailOnline
For the Prince and Princess of Wales, the key to everything lies in the loss of trust. The repeated statements from the Sussexes in the media, together with the content of the book Spare, have eroded any possibility of rapprochement. The damage has been not only institutional but also personal.
"If the Duke of Sussex is in a period of calm and reflection, he could find a way to begin repairing the relationship with his father," the newspaper Mirror commented. This stance makes it clear that Charles is more willing than his eldest son to reach out.
Although Charles III is willing to build bridges, he needs the support of his eldest son to give credibility to the process. However, by staying on the sidelines, William is making any real possibility of reconciliation more difficult. His silence thus becomes a political and emotional gesture of great significance.
For this reason, the firm decision of Prince William has caused a new focus of uncertainty in Buckingham Palace. While Charles III tries to get closer to Harry, his firstborn's refusal threatens to break any attempt at reconciliation. Will the family be able to overcome the wounds of the past, or will the estrangement become permanent?