Reports confirm that Prince William will not extend an invitation to his estranged brother, Prince Harry, for his upcoming coronation. Friends of William disclosed to The Daily Beast that the rift between the brothers is profound, with William feeling deeply betrayed and anticipating that their next encounter will be at King Charles’ funeral.
Sources close to Prince William revealed that the relationship between the two siblings is now severely strained. “It is hard to overstate how utterly William feels betrayed and hurt on a very personal level,” a friend shared. The once-close brothers, who had a strong bond during their youth, are now estranged due to ongoing tensions and conflicts.
William’s friend expressed skepticism about the sincerity of Harry’s recent memoir, which was intended to explain his departure from the Royal Family. “Reading Harry’s book, I was struck by how honest he was about his relationship with William when they were younger,” the friend noted. However, they criticized Harry for reportedly profiting from his family’s story, describing it as “inexplicable.”
The insider confirmed that Harry will not be invited to the coronation, citing concerns over the potential distraction and media circus his presence could generate. The situation is described as a “poisoned well,” making it unsurprising that William and Kate are planning the coronation without Harry.
As preparations for the coronation continue, it remains clear that the once-strong sibling relationship has deteriorated significantly, with any future interactions between the brothers expected to be limited to significant family events such as King Charles’ funeral.
