Prince Harry's Cotswolds move sparks fresh royal rift claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Prince Harry is said to be trying to drive a wedge between King Charles and Prince William.

Royal commentator Matt Wilkinson criticised the timing of Prince Harry's GQ interview, which coincided with a royal engagement at which Prince William stood alongside King Charles welcoming the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle.

In the interview, Prince Harry said he wanted to reconcile with his family and suggested some people were unwilling to resolve their differences. This was reportedly interpreted as a possible reference to his elder brother, raising fresh questions about their already strained relationship. Harry did not explicitly name William or Charles in the interview.

The Sussexes pushed back against the interpretation, maintaining that Harry's comments were made in a general context and were "absolutely not intended as a swipe" at any particular family member. Reports also suggest that Harry and King Charles have not met since the Duke returned to the UK nearly two months ago, and that Harry did not inform the King of his plans to move back when they met over the summer.

Royal commentators argue that if Harry is attempting to drive a wedge between King Charles and Prince William, the effort is unlikely to succeed.

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• Prince Harry's Cotswolds move sparks fresh royal rift claimsPrince Harry is said to be trying to "drive a wedge" between King Charles and Prince William.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 12:30
• Prince Harry's Cotswolds move sparks fresh royal rift claimsPrince Harry is said to be trying to "drive a wedge" between King Charles and Prince William.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Prince Harry · King Charles · Prince William · Sultan of Oman · Windsor Castle · Cotswolds

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