As Prince William prepares to one day ascend to the British throne, a ruthless side of the heir is emerging when it comes to his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle. According to royal expert Sarah Hewson, William currently “has no plans” to see Harry outside of “perhaps a family funeral.”
According to Express, this permanent estrangement stems from years of growing tension between the brothers after Harry married Meghan in 2018. Once close, the siblings have drifted apart as Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and moved to California. The rift intensified following bombshell interviews where the Sussexes made accusations of racism and lack of support from the royal family.
William has had enough of the drama and distraction posed by his brother, according to sources close to the Prince of Wales. He is laser-focused on his future reign, which leaves no room for Harry and Meghan’s antics across the Atlantic.
“William is already planning for when he becomes King, and he doesn’t see a future for the Sussexes in the Royal Family,” an insider revealed. “The feeling is that allowing the Sussexes back into the fold is a bad move and they should be resigned to the fringes indefinitely.”
After temporarily mending fences with his father King Charles III earlier this year, Harry burned the bridge again by cooperating with author Omid Scobie on the book “Endgame.” The inflammatory claims of racism by an unnamed royal have outraged the Windsors.
William is completely adamant that they [the Sussexes] shouldn’t be welcomed back into the family,” the source continued.
Cutting out the Sussexes aligns with William’s vision of a streamlined, modern monarchy focused on those directly in the line of succession. As heir, William has significant influence over the Firm’s future direction. Insiders say he sees Harry and Meghan as irrelevant distractions from serious issues.
William’s cold stance toward his brother also reveals a steely side as he prepares to rule. The playful, warm prince the public knows is giving way to a more hardened monarch-in-waiting. With the Crown’s reputation at stake, William puts duty before family.
“It’s almost mirroring some of the decisions made by his own father,” Scobie assessed. “The things that him and Harry said they’d never do are now happening.”
As the brothers remain locked in this bitter stalemate, royal watchers do not anticipate a reconciliation anytime soon.
“I don’t see anybody holding out the olive branch on either side,” royal expert Christopher Andersen remarked. “It’s almost as if they’ve just settled into this situation. It’s unfortunate.”
While he cuts ties with Harry, William draws closer to embracing his future destiny as king. With Charles’ reign likely to last 20 years at most, the Prince of Wales faces a closing window to make his mark.
Insiders say William aims to craft an influential legacy focused on serious issues like mental health and homelessness. However, his increasingly remote and implacable demeanor risks alienating the public. To connect with everyday citizens, the dutiful prince may need to rediscover his approachable side last seen during his university days.
As William charts his path to the throne, there is no room for sentimentality over a broken brotherly bond. With Harry effectively banished, the Windsors brace for the Prince of Wales’ uncompromising reign. The House of Windsor may be smaller, but William won’t hesitate to wield an iron fist behind the scenes to protect the Crown.
