
Prince William Reportedly Smug as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face UK Backlash
Insiders claim the Prince of Wales always doubted his brother's trips back across the pond would go smoothly.
By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read
Is Prince William mad at Prince Harry?
The feud inside the royal family shows zero signs of slowing down. Reports indicate Prince William is quietly celebrating a major "I told you so" moment regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's frequent trips back to the United Kingdom. According to sources cited by, the heir to the British throne was skeptical from the start about his younger brother's ability to pull off a seamless, drama-free return to UK soil. William reportedly believed that any attempt by the Sussexes to re-engage with British public life would inevitably spark fresh tension and scrutiny.

Why did Harry and Meghan leave the UK?
Ever since stepping down as senior working royals in 2020 and relocating their family to Montecito, California, Harry and Meghan have maintained a complicated relationship with the British media and the royal household. While the couple has launched various media projects and charitable endeavors in the US, their occasional journeys back home continue to generate endless headlines and awkward royal reunions. Insiders suggest William felt the lingering friction between the brothers was simply too deep for casual visits to mend. Rather than bridging the divide, each transatlantic crossing seems to highlight the ongoing rift between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex. William has reportedly maintained a firm stance on keeping his distance, focusing instead on his immediate family and official duties alongside Kate Middleton. Meanwhile, Harry's legal battles over his security detail in the UK have only added another layer of complication to any potential homecoming. For now, any hopes of a quiet royal reconciliation remain firmly on ice, with palace insiders noting that trust between the brothers is at an all-time low.
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