Prince William Reluctant to Reconcile with Harry Amid Meghan Markle Distrust

Prince William remains reluctant to reconcile with Prince Harry, with many royal experts blaming Meghan Markle as a central factor in the ongoing rift. According to commentators Hilary Fordwich and Ingrid Seward, senior royals harbor a persistent lack of trust toward Markle, fearing that private family discussions could be made public or used commercially, and criticizing her perceived lack of duty toward the British public and the monarchy. Seward also highlights Meghan's estrangement from her father and her criticisms of both her own and Harry's family as damaging to her reputation within royal circles. Author Tina Brown adds that Harry's decision not to guide Meghan through palace customs contributed to their shared resistance to royal norms, escalating tensions. Despite these challenges, Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation, even sharing his official schedule with his family to avoid conflicts. The feud deepened following Harry and Meghan's 2020 departure from royal duties and their outspoken criticisms of the monarchy, leaving the path to family unity complicated and uncertain.