William has "no intention of engaging" with Harry as reconciliation plea meets silence, sources say
King Charles III with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said at Windsor Castle, ahead of the Sultan's talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on a two-way investment deal marking Burnham's first state-visit diplomacy in office.The Prince and Princess of Wales welcome the Sultan of Oman. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to sign a two-way investment deal with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said at Downing Street today.Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales during the Sultan of Oman's state visit. The Strait of Hormuz — effectively closed since February — is expected to dominate talks between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Sultan…
Sources close to Prince William say he has no intention of responding to his brother's public appeal for reconciliation, with reports describing the Prince of Wales as remaining "deeply hurt" and unwilling to engage. Prince Harry told GQ he moved back to the UK in September partly to be "closer" to his family, claimed "some people don't want it to work out," and expressed belief the rift can be repaired despite lasting "scars" — but the response from William's side has been a pointed silence.
Critics, including a View host, have questioned why Harry has not simply called William privately rather than making public appeals through magazine interviews.
A royal author has compared Harry's demeanour to that of Edward VIII, arguing that duty brings more joy than the "path of perceived happiness."
William is said to be focused on upcoming royal engagements and commemorations: "This is what matters."
