Royal Drama: Inside the Harry and William Feud
In a rare chat with 60 Minutes Australia, Jason Knauf, former communications secretary for both Prince Harry and Prince William, spilled some royal tea about the brothers’ ongoing feud, calling it “hard” and “sad.” This rift, which many of us have followed like a binge-worthy drama on Netflix, dates back to 2016 when William voiced concerns over Harry’s whirlwind romance with Meghan Markle. We all remember when the two princes shared joyful family moments, but today? It’s a different story!
Knauf reflected on the gut-wrenching impact this schism has had on those close to the brothers, saying, “It’s very difficult to have this stuff play out in the public eye.” He emphasized the importance of respecting William’s choice to keep his views private. But, c’mon, we all want the juicy deets! The fallout became publicly explosive in early 2020 when Harry and Meghan announced their exit from royal life. Royals don’t get much more scandalous than that!
Since that bombshell revelation, the brothers have barely reunited—each meeting feels more like a press event than a family gathering. Yeah, sure, they were seen together at Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, which warmed our hearts a little. But let’s not forget that their next public appearance was at a memorial service where they apparently behaved like strangers.
And if you thought it couldn’t get worse, word has it that Harry’s heartfelt letters and calls to their father, King Charles III, are left unanswered. But wait—there’s more! Insiders claim the rift between the brothers is “very bad,” but not “irreparable.” Well, fingers crossed because who doesn’t want to see some sibling reconciliation drama unfold?
In the interview, Knauf opened up about the emotional toll on William, who had to deal with the shocking cancer diagnoses of both his father and wife in short order. That’s the kind of family news that would be hard for anyone to stomach, let alone while juggling a bunch of royal responsibilities. William reportedly didn’t want to announce his wife’s cancer diagnosis publicly until he figured out how to break the news to their kids. Wow, talk about complex familial dynamics!
So, while we’re all chomping at the bit for a royal reconciliation, it looks like this saga isn’t ending anytime soon. Here’s hoping the brothers find their way back to each other before too long. After all, family drama isn’t just for the Kardashians!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, 60 Minutes Australia, The Daily Mail
