Former Royal Butler Says William, Harry May Never Reconcile Publicly

Grant Harrold, a former royal butler who served King Charles and other senior royals, has expressed skepticism about the possibility of seeing the royal family united in public again due to ongoing rifts, particularly between Prince Harry and Prince William. He suggests that while private reconciliation might occur, it is unlikely to restore the family to its former public unity, with Harry and Meghan Markle unlikely to appear on traditional occasions like the Palace balcony during Trooping the Colour. Harrold describes King Charles as a compassionate figure central to efforts at mending family relationships and notes subtle signs of the monarch's stress amid his health struggles and the pressures of his role. Reflecting on the past, Harrold recalls the close bond between the princes and the once-strong connection Harry had with Kate Middleton, highlighting how those relationships have since deteriorated. Despite the public estrangement, Harrold believes the family is working toward private healing and prioritizing the King’s relationship with his grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet. He also praises Kate Middleton as embodying qualities of a modern queen, underscoring the personal dynamics behind the public facade.