Prince William Visits Army Air Corps, Hints at Family Rift with Prince Harry

During a June 4 visit to the Army Air Corps (AAC) in Suffolk, Prince William, now the regiment's colonel-in-chief, made a lighthearted yet pointed remark about family tensions, joking to soldiers that "some of them might not want to see you that much – it’s a mixed bag sometimes." This comment came amid ongoing public and private rifts between William and his estranged brother, Prince Harry, whose previous service with the AAC adds context to the visit. Sources reveal William is deeply hurt and feels betrayed by Harry's public interviews and memoirs, leading to a reportedly severed relationship and a "firmly shut" door between the brothers. Kate Middleton is also said to be upset that her children and their cousins, Harry’s children Archie and Lilibet, are not growing up together. William balanced his visit by focusing on his duties, promising to address soldiers' accommodation concerns and engaging warmly with personnel and their families, even serving breakfast at a social event. Meanwhile, Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation with the royal family, underscoring the broader family tensions that continue to affect the monarchy.