Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at a royal engagement
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Royal Rift: William and Kate Still Feeling 'Deep Betrayal' Over Harry and Meghan

Years after the bombshell Oprah interview and 'Spare,' the Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly aren't ready to forgive the Sussexes.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

The rift between the House of Windsor’s famous former foursome is far from over. As conversation swirls around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ongoing ties to the United Kingdom, insiders report that Prince William and Princess Catherine are still dealing with the fallout from years of public callouts by the Sussexes. The bad blood has been simmering ever since Harry and Meghan officially relinquished their roles as senior working royals in 2020. What started as a relocation across the Atlantic rapidly morphed into a high-profile media campaign. The turning point came in 2021, when the couple sat down for a bombshell televised interview with Oprah Winfrey, airing intimate details about their time inside the palace walls. ## Why are Prince William and Harry feuding? Things only escalated when Harry published his tell-all memoir, *Spare*, in 2023. The book took direct aim at his older brother, detailing personal arguments, physical fights, and deep-seated sibling resentment. It also didn't spare Catherine, putting a spotlight on the tense dynamic between her and Meghan during the early days of their royal overlap. For the royal family, who traditionally operate under a strict code of privacy regarding internal matters, the tell-all approach was seen as an unfathomable breach. Reports indicate that William and Catherine experienced the wave of public disclosures as a "deep sense of betrayal"—a sentiment that continues to stall any meaningful path toward peace. ## Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to Britain? While commentators continue to speculate about the Sussexes' future visits or potential plans regarding the UK, the personal bridge between the brothers appears thoroughly burned. Harry and Meghan have previously defended their public statements as necessary steps to address their mental health struggles and the lack of support they received from the institution. However, those explanations haven't softened the stance in London. As it stands, the emotional distance between the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remains vast. With trust fundamentally broken over televised sit-downs and published memoirs, any hope of a happy family reunion stays firmly on ice.

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Why did Prince Harry and Prince William fall out?
The brothers drifted apart following Harry and Meghan Markle's 2020 royal exit, with tensions worsening after the couple aired private family grievances in televised interviews and Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare.
When did Harry and Meghan leave their royal duties?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially stepped down as senior working members of the British royal family in 2020 before relocating to the United States.