“PETULANT” Prince Harry must take the first step towards resolving his rift with William, says a royal expert.
Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun that any dissent is “undesirable”, especially when people battling illness – such as King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales – are involved.
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The Prince of Wales celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday – a day after watching England’s disappointing Euro 2024 draw against Denmark.
His wife Kate, also 42, has been undergoing chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer since February. She returned to public life during Trooping the Color on June 15.
Buckingham Palace revealed that the king had cancer on February 6, following a prostate operation.
Speaking about the possibility of reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Royal Family, Fitzwilliams said: “You never know what might happen.
“And of course, two senior royals, the King and Princess of Wales, are seriously ill.
“So you have a situation with a big question mark going forward, and we have no knowledge or idea of how the Sussexes will respond equally in the future.
“They cannot attack the Royal Family at this time. Obviously, it would be highly insensitive.
“I think it’s pretty clear that any disruption is undesirable, and when the individuals involved in it are sick, that makes it even more undesirable.
“If the Sussexes, in their public appearances, decided to say something nice about the Royal Family, something positive, I think it would be a step in the right direction.
“But in reality, what you need is something private, something we don’t know about.”
Fitzwilliams said it was up to Harry to instigate any reconciliation efforts, as he has done the most to harm the royals.
However, a source told The Sun that Mr Fitzwilliams’ perspective appears “rather one-sided” and it is important to recognize that “relationships are reciprocal”.
They added that it would not be “entirely fair” to give Harry and Meghan sole responsibility for repairing the relationship.
The rift goes back several years, culminating in ‘Megxit’ – a term coined by The Sun.
When asked about the prospect that it might be constructive for the Prince of Wales to reach out, Fitzwilliams said: “The problem with any disagreement is that it leads to deep mutual distrust.
Royal Rift: Megxit, Oprah and Spare
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced on January 8, 2020 that they would step down as “senior” members of the Royal Family.
On January 18, it was then announced that Harry and Meghan would “no longer be working members of the British Royal Family” and would not use their “Royal Highness” titles.
The pair moved to California in June 2020, saying they wanted space to raise their son Archie.
In March 2021, the Sussexes’ interview with TV presenter Oprah Winfrey was broadcast.
The tell-all chat, which was watched by 12.4 million viewers when it first aired in the UK, made a series of fierce revelations about the Royal Family.
The Duchess of Sussex told Oprah about conversations with Prince Harry and a “family” member about her unborn child and what color his skin would be — and “what that would mean or be.”
And in January 2023, Prince Harry’s explosive memoir Spare was released, also featuring a series of explosive allegations – including that William consecutively “attacked” him over Meghan Markle.
The Sussexes also spoke out in a Netflix documentary, simply titled Harry and Meghan.
“Harry and Meghan were deeply unhappy as senior members of the royal family. He believed they deserved an apology for the way Meghan, in particular, was treated.”
He added: “Given that they are not currently attacking the Royal Family and the idea of bridging the divide is in the air, this is of course welcome.
“However, think about the damage caused by what happened from the interviews they did in South Africa, on Oprah, the Netflix documentary and Spare and the interviews that publicized it.
“Of course William was furious. They made the queen’s last years very difficult. The king threw them out of Frogmore.”
Kate’s Sweet Birthday Message to William
PRINCESS Kate shared a sweet photo of Prince William with his children on Friday to mark his 42nd birthday.
The royal, 42, posted a never-before-seen photo of Wills and her adorable trio on a beach stroll.
The fun action scene shows Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince George holding hands as they jump off a sand dune.
Kate wrote a touching message alongside the snap, which she took herself, which read: “Happy birthday daddy, we all love you so much!
It was uploaded to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram account.
It appears to be from a beach in Norfolk, where the family lives in the countryside.
The princess shared a touching photo of William with the children in a similar setting on Father’s Day.
Meanwhile, the Royal Family shared an adorable photograph of William in King Charles’ arms.
The monarch, 75, shared a touching photo showing the prince sitting on his lap as a child.
In the touching black and white photo, Charles looks fondly at his son, who is also full of joy.
The beautiful moment was captured at Kensington Palace in London on February 1, 1983.
It was uploaded to the Royal Family X profile on Friday morning.
But he later added: “Time can heal things. Serious illness can certainly change things.”
Fitzwilliams also questioned what the future held for Harry and Meghan – and their relationship with the Royal Family.
He said: “As far as King Charles is concerned, I think he and William are absolutely unanimous at the moment about how to deal with these Sussexes.
“The question is how the Sussexes want to deal with the Royal Family.
“In the coming weeks and months we will see and monitor, because what future do they have?
“What do they want to do? Is it just Netflix? Does she want to go into politics? All those questions.”
Harry left the royal family four years ago and has since made a series of shocking allegations about William.
Their relationship only worsened after the Sussexes made a series of accusations against the Royal Family in their Netflix docuseries.
Harry and William were last seen together at King Charles’ coronation last May, but they were seated apart and the duke quickly escaped.
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How Wills supported Kate through cancer
By Jane Matthews
‘DOTING’ Prince William has been proudly by Kate’s side since she began undergoing cancer treatment.
The 41-year-old heir did not attend the Thanksgiving service held in honor of the late King Constantine of Greece on February 27 – citing a “personal matter”.
It was later alleged that he abandoned religious worship to be with his wife.
Kate revealed that Wills supported her all along – and the ’emanation of kindness’ from the nation and far and wide reached them.
In a personal message, Kate said the “support and encouragement” from royal fans had lifted her and William’s spirits.
She previously said: “I have been overwhelmed by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last few months.
“It really made a big difference to William and me and helped us through some of the most difficult times.
“I’m making good progress, but as anyone undergoing chemotherapy knows, there are good days and bad days.
“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and have to give in to resting your body.
“But on good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of the feeling of well-being.”
Kate added: “My treatment is ongoing and will last a few more months.
“On days when I feel good, it’s a joy to participate in school life, dedicate my personal time to things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do some work at home.
“I’m looking forward to taking part in the King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hoping to take part in some public engagements over the summer, but also knowing that I’m not out of the woods yet.
“I’m learning to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.
“Thank you so much for your continued understanding and to all of you who have bravely shared your stories with me.”
A spokesperson for Wills previously said: “The Prince is pleased to see the Princess beginning to engage with the work and projects that are important to her.
“He will continue to focus his time on supporting his wife and children while continuing to fulfill his public duties.”
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