Prince William Breaks Silence With Heartfelt Tribute to Queen Elizabeth Amid Bitter Rift With Prince Harry
Prince William has once again touched hearts around the world after speaking openly about the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during a candid conversation that revealed just how deeply he still misses his grandparents.
The future King spoke while walking through the grounds of Windsor Castle, a place that holds profound memories for him, during a special meeting with actor Eugene Levy, known for his role in Schitt’s Creek. The chat was filmed for a new Apple TV+ series, with the episode set to be available in the UK from Friday.
At one point, Levy asked the Prince of Wales directly, “Do you miss your grandmother?” The question sparked an emotional reflection that gave the public a rare glimpse into William’s private feelings.
“For me, Windsor is her,” William said softly, admitting that the castle forever reminds him of his grandmother’s presence. “I do actually, yeah, I do miss my grandmother, and my grandfather.”
The remarks carried a heavy emotional weight as the Prince revealed just how much change the family has endured since the Queen’s passing. “It’s been quite a bit of change, so you do sort of, you think about them not being here anymore, and particularly being in Windsor, for me Windsor is her.”
William explained that guiding Levy through the castle felt almost like carrying out a duty to his grandmother. “Showing you around today is very much a case of trying to make sure I’m doing it in the way she’d want you to see it,” he said, underscoring how much her influence still shapes his actions.
He went on to reflect on the Queen’s personal love for Windsor, a place she considered home more than any other royal residence. “She loved it here, she spent most of her time here. She had her horses here as well, as you can imagine that was a big deal for her so that’s why she loved it here,” William recalled.
For royal fans, his words stirred powerful memories of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022. At the time, William had moved closer to Windsor specifically to spend more precious time with her during her final months.
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The Prince of Wales has not been alone in facing grief and health battles in recent years. His wife, Kate Middleton, has also endured health challenges, while King Charles himself continues to manage his own medical concerns. Beyond them, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is courageously fighting her second round of cancer.
The fact that so many senior royals have dealt with illness has further underlined the fragility of life within the monarchy. William’s reflection on his grandparents therefore resonated even more, reminding people that behind the glamour, the royal family experiences the same heartbreaks and challenges as any other family.
But while William looks back with affection at his grandparents, his relationship with his younger brother Prince Harry remains fractured. Reports suggest that William has closed the door to reconciliation.
According to Heat World, a royal insider recently admitted, “William hates him and that it’ll become a huge issue as and when his brother eventually becomes King.” The same source went on to claim that the Prince of Wales has reached the point where “he simply doesn’t want to hear mention of Prince Harry.”
This ongoing rift contrasts starkly with William’s touching tribute to the late Queen and Prince Philip, both of whom valued family unity above all else. For some royal watchers, the contrast is a painful reminder of how much the monarchy has changed in just a few short years.
As the Prince of Wales continues to prepare for his future role, his emotional honesty about missing his grandparents has only strengthened his public image. His words show not just the weight of responsibility he carries but also the deep personal connection he feels to those who came before him.
For many, it was a reminder that while the monarchy represents tradition, it is the raw humanity of figures like William that keeps the royal family relatable to the people they serve.
