Royal Reconciliation? Not so fast.

The question on everyone's lips ignores the reality of the situation

Princes William and Harry on their first day at Wetherby School on September 12, 1989 in London, England.

Hello Dear Readers,

Wow. What an absolutely bonkers past few days we’ve all had! Every time I sat down to write something, I’d get a new, flashing BREAKING NEWS update and I’d have to go back and edit what I wrote, only to get another update which prompted another edit.

King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, a blink-and-you-miss-it PR visit by Harry, briefs to the media by both sides, Prince William back to Royal events this week and Meghan magically papped grinning like a Cheshire Cat behind the wheel. Drinking coffee out of a ceramic mug was just the start.

Yesterday saw Harry doing a paid gig, for an awards show streamed exclusively on Paramount + (parent company to CBS, the studio behind One Love the movie the Sussexes attended in Jamaica), and a lawsuit settled for a fraction of what was asked. Readers, I’m spent. Given the numerous developments, a central question remains: Will the Royal Family and Harry ever reconcile?

Will King Charles ever reconcile with his son?

And more pointedly, will Prince William ever reconcile with Prince Harry?

While I can’t provide definitive answers, I can offer some perspectives. Key factors include the differing recollections of the breakdown, the brothers’s upbringing, their contrasting relationship experiences and a bonus discussion on mother in laws who can make life difficult. Raise of hands, who can relate?

Before we begin, it’s essential to dispel the notion that Meghan is solely responsible for the current situation. This narrative is both unjust and reductive. And it gives too much courtesy to him. Harry’s an active participant. I don’t deny that she inflames the situation, but the trope of blaming the woman endures because it’s easy. I’ve long believed that Harry’s a very present co-captain of this ship, along with Meghan. What’s important to remember in this sage? The main portion of the conflict with William and Harry originated in 2018

Back then, journalist Omid Scobie