Eugene Levy Breaks Silence on Prince William and Prince Harry’s Feud After Emotional Royal Meeting
Hollywood star Eugene Levy has opened up about his much-anticipated encounter with Prince William and his decision to stay away from one of the royal family’s most explosive topics: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The 78-year-old Canadian actor, best known for his roles in Schitt’s Creek and American Pie, appeared alongside the Prince of Wales for the Apple TV+ show The Reluctant Traveler. The special episode, filmed at Windsor Castle, offered fans a rare look at William’s lighter, more personal side.
However, while the meeting showcased the prince’s humor and charm, Levy has now revealed why he avoided touching on the royal family’s ongoing drama — particularly the rift between Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry.
Speaking with ITV News ahead of the show’s release on Friday, October 3, Levy was asked whether he had been instructed not to bring up Harry and Meghan Markle during filming. The reporter questioned if that subject had been deemed off-limits due to its sensitive nature.
Levy responded with honesty, explaining that he hadn’t been told to avoid the topic but simply chose not to discuss it. “I was not told I couldn’t ask anything,” he said, “but it wasn’t really up to me to get into that.”
Calling the tension between Prince William and Prince Harry a “very delicate issue,” Levy said he didn’t believe it was his place to stir up an emotional or controversial conversation during what was meant to be a positive, light-hearted show.
He elaborated, “I had no interest in asking him about that, because it was, you know, a very delicate issue and certainly not up to me to get into it.” Levy instead focused on topics that highlighted Prince William’s personality and sense of duty, giving audiences a refreshing view of the future king.
The Reluctant Traveler episode also featured candid discussions about William’s family life, his wife Princess Kate Middleton, and his views on fatherhood. The Prince of Wales appeared more relaxed than usual, displaying humor and warmth as he spoke with the beloved actor.
Levy shared that he wanted to steer the conversation toward themes that would be “interesting for him and interesting for the world to hear,” rather than reopening old wounds between the royal brothers. “There were other things I could lead the conversation to,” he said.
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His thoughtful approach won praise from royal watchers, many of whom appreciated his sensitivity to the ongoing royal divide. The feud between Prince William and Prince Harry has remained one of the most discussed royal topics since 2020, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States.
Since then, the brothers have appeared publicly only a handful of times together, most recently during major royal events such as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. However, insiders claim that tensions between them remain unresolved.
While Harry and Meghan continue to build their life in California, focusing on their media projects and charitable work, William has taken on increasing responsibility in the UK, especially amid King Charles’s ongoing health challenges.
Eugene Levy’s careful handling of the situation reflects a growing awareness among public figures about how sensitive royal matters have become. His decision to avoid the subject showed respect not only for Prince William but also for the broader royal family’s efforts to keep internal matters private.
Royal experts say this encounter helped humanize the Prince of Wales, presenting him as approachable and relatable a father and husband trying to navigate public life amid personal challenges. Levy’s comments have since gone viral, further boosting global interest in both the actor’s show and the royal family’s dynamic.
As the episode continues to draw attention, fans are praising Levy’s grace and professionalism, noting how he managed to engage the future king without venturing into the drama that has long divided the monarchy.
