Harry and William's relationship was ‘not what we thought,’ royal expert busts ‘myth’

A royal expert has shed light on the relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William, adding that the Duke of Sussex was “very unhappy” in the UK.

Published on: Jan 7, 2025, 13:39:54 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Prince William's "inseparable bond was a myth,” adding that the younger royal was "very unhappy" in the royal family. The brothers are believed not to be on speaking terms at present. Harry, along with his wife Meghan Markle, left the royal family in 2020, and they are now settled in California with their two children.

Harry and William's relationship was ‘not what we thought,’ royal expert busts ‘myth’ (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) (AP)

Royal commentator Richard Fitzgerald suggested that Harry and Meghan went through a turbulent time while in the UK. "Harry was very unhappy,” he said, according to GB News. "If you read Spare, it is clear that his relationship with William is not what we thought. The inseparable brothers were a myth."

‘I don't think Meghan was suited for the role’

Harry and Meghan later launched several attacks on the royal family, including in the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, Spare, and in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. Fitzgerald said, "They felt that they were being briefed against. The world, in my opinion, should not have been told this in that way. But they were, and I don't think anyone's mentorship would have made any difference to what actually happened because I don't think Meghan was suited for the role.”

He added, "Meghan only lasted about a year and a half as a senior working royal before they indicated that they were unhappy. The fact that she was so used to the red carpet and the audience, it was thought she and Harry would be perfect for the role. She was, of course, deeply unhappy. I wouldn't put a specific reason behind it because Harry was unhappy too, and I think Meghan provided the way out in a sense."

The last time Harry and William met was during their uncle's funeral in August. According to eyewitnesses, the brothers did not speak to each other.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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