Prince William Still Doesn’t Trust Prince Harry for One Simple Reason, Royal Expert Claims

Prince William and Prince Harry’s relationship remains deeply fractured, with a royal commentator claiming there is one major reason the future King is unwilling to trust his younger brother. Despite years of speculation about a possible reconciliation, the fallout from Harry and Meghan Markle’s public criticism of the Royal Family continues to overshadow hopes of repairing their relationship.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes the damage caused by the Sussexes’ public revelations has made rebuilding trust particularly difficult.

Prince William’s Trust in Harry Reportedly Remains Broken

Speaking to the Daily Express, Fitzwilliams claimed that William, 44, and Harry, 42, have not spoken for more than four years.

He suggested that the central obstacle to reconciliation is the breakdown of trust following Harry and Meghan’s public criticism of senior royals.

“The simple reason is that Harry is not trusted,” Fitzwilliams said.

He argued that the couple’s decision to speak publicly about their experiences within the monarchy had intensified tensions rather than brought the family closer together.

His comments reflect his assessment of the brothers’ relationship, rather than a direct statement from Prince William.

Harry’s Spare Memoir Remains a Major Source of Tension

The brothers’ relationship has been strained for several years, with tensions becoming particularly public following the publication of Harry’s memoir Spare in January 2023.

The book contained personal accounts of Harry’s experiences growing up within the Royal Family and his troubled relationship with William.

Its publication followed Harry and Meghan’s high-profile interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, during which they discussed their difficulties as working members of the monarchy.

Fitzwilliams pointed to that interview as another important moment in the family’s deteriorating relationship.

“The royals were blamed for the state of Meghan’s mental health on Oprah, which was watched by millions,” he said.

Reconciliation Remains Uncertain

Although speculation about a reunion between the brothers has continued, the latest comments suggest that rebuilding their relationship may require more than simply spending time together.

Fitzwilliams’ assessment places trust at the centre of the dispute, particularly concerns about private family conversations becoming public.

Neither William nor Harry has publicly confirmed the commentator’s latest claims about their communication.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan continue to attract scrutiny over their relationship with the Royal Family and their public engagements.

A separate report also noted calls for the couple to reconsider their public commitments, although the available account did not provide further details.

A Family Divide Still Without a Clear Resolution

For William and Harry, years of public disagreements have created a complicated situation, with their personal relationship frequently discussed alongside the future of the monarchy.

While some royal observers continue to hope for reconciliation, Fitzwilliams believes the fundamental problem remains unchanged.

According to the royal commentator, the biggest obstacle separating the two brothers is not distance or royal protocol, but Prince William’s reported inability to trust Prince Harry following the Sussexes’ public revelations about the family.