According to close friends, Prince William has no intention of inviting his estranged brother, Prince Harry, to his coronation when the time comes.

The brothers have not spoken for nearly two years, and William is reportedly firm on keeping Harry away from the historic event.

A Family Rift Years in the Making

Prince William and Prince Harry, who once shared a tight-knit circle of friends from childhood, are now embroiled in a years-long feud. Tensions escalated after Harry’s controversial memoir, Spare, where he publicly criticized the royal family. Despite public appearances and occasional outreach, reconciliation seems out of reach.

Sources indicate that the last time the brothers had any substantial interaction was at the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022. Even then, Harry’s memoir alleges they “barely exchanged a word.” Friends of the family suggest William is unlikely to forgive Harry anytime soon, especially after pointed criticisms of his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales. These lingering grievances reportedly fuel William’s resolve to exclude Harry from his coronation.

Complex Relationships With Both Father and Brother

Adding to the drama, Prince Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles III, has also deteriorated. Reports suggest the two have not spoken since February 2024, when Harry briefly visited London following news of Charles’s cancer diagnosis. Despite King Charles’s invitation for Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace during the visit, Harry chose to stay at a hotel.

A source told The Times: “The King has done everything he can to maintain some connection with Harry, but it appears nothing is enough. Harry seems determined to distance himself further.”

The breakdown in communication is compounded by Harry’s ongoing legal battle over the loss of royal security privileges. This issue, stemming from his decision to step back from royal duties, has driven a deeper wedge between him and his family. Friends of Harry claim he believes his father could intervene, though palace insiders firmly deny this.

A Brotherly Bond Beyond Repair?

As Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to appeal their recent legal setbacks, friends of the Duke of Sussex paint a grim picture of his current relationship with the royal family. One confidant told People: “Harry feels the only person who can resolve this is his father, but communication has completely broken down.”

Others close to Harry confirm that his attempts to inquire about the King’s health or maintain contact have gone unanswered. Meanwhile, Prince William remains focused on his own family and royal duties, with little interest in rebuilding the relationship.

With no clear path to reconciliation, the question remains: Can the royal family ever bridge the growing divide, or is the estrangement between brothers—and father and son—destined to become permanent?