Debate whether William should reconcile with Harry during regular UK trips

Express Published Aug 19, 2026 Reviewed Aug 20, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Royal expert Phil Dampier said William and Harry put aside their differences for the unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana, five years ago.

5 years · unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana Phil Dampier, Royal expert

Royal expert Phil Dampier said next year marks the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

30 anniversary · her death Phil Dampier, Royal expert

Prince William has reportedly admitted to friends that he will "never forgive" Prince Harry as he stays focused on his wife and their three children. He has had a strained relationship with his younger brother for many years, with it unknown when the two of them last spoke or met in person.

Harry, who now resides in California, has made many trips to the UK since his move to the States. However, it is thought that none of his visits has included a meeting with his brother, although he has met with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

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After a successful meeting with his father last month, Harry is said to be keen for more visits to the UK, with him set to make plans "every few months".

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William was previously pictured with his brother at the unveiling of a statue they commissioned of their late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace back in July 2021. The unveiling was held on what would have been Diana's 60th birthday.

The two of them were also pictured at the funeral of their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022.

Royal expert Phil Dampier recently told the Daily Mail: 'William and Harry put aside their differences for the unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana, five years ago, but things are much worse now.

"I think William would find it very hard to meet Harry, even to honour Diana's memory.

"Next year marks the 30th anniversary of her death, so that would be an obvious time for them to try and heal their rift and at least be seen together, but I don't think William's heart is in it."

Harry is said to be keen on bringing his children back to the UK, with speculation that he could be eyeing up Christmas for their next visit.

Prince Archie, now aged seven, was born in the UK in 2019, whilst five-year-old Princess Lilibet was born in California.

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