Prince William is reportedly uneasy about King Charles’ recent reunion with Prince Harry, with royal experts suggesting the Prince of Wales feels the timing is all wrong for reconciliation.
According to royal commentator Jennie Bond, William has shown unwavering loyalty to his father over the past few years, stepping in whenever the monarch needed support. She believes this is why the heir to the throne may feel a mix of frustration and resentment after Harry’s sudden return to the fold.
Harry, who stepped down from royal duties alongside Meghan Markle in 2020, recently flew to the UK for a private meeting with King Charles at Clarence House. The tea between father and son marked their first face-to-face conversation in more than 19 months.
A source close to the royals confirmed that the reunion came after Harry made repeated appeals to reconcile with his family earlier this year. It was the longest meeting they’ve had since February 2024, when Harry visited Britain briefly following news of Charles’ health treatment.
Jennie Bond explained to the Mirror that William may not welcome this development with open arms. “William has stood by his father through the past few tough years,” she noted. “He has stood in for his father when needed, and he has stood up for his father, declaring they are ‘very much not a racist family.’”
The expert went on to stress that, while Charles likely informed William of his plans to meet Harry, it does not change the Prince of Wales’ unease about the situation. She suggested William might feel overshadowed by Harry’s high-profile return, particularly since it came with major press coverage.
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“Time may yet prove the great healer,” Bond added. “But where William is concerned, now is certainly not the right time for reconciliation with his sibling.”
The royal insider emphasized that William sees Harry’s re-entry as a potential threat to the stability of the monarchy, especially since the Duke of Sussex continues to carry the baggage of his explosive memoir Spare and his public criticisms of the family.
Meanwhile, King Charles is said to be adopting a more open-minded approach. By hosting Harry privately, the monarch has signaled that he is prepared to take steps toward rebuilding ties, even if his heir is not fully supportive.
This difference in attitudes could mark a fresh source of tension between father and son. William’s protective stance toward the monarchy means he is wary of Harry being welcomed back too quickly, while Charles appears motivated by the desire to keep the family together.
For now, reconciliation between William and Harry seems a distant prospect. “Indeed, it may never happen,” Bond admitted, reflecting on the deep scars left by years of bitter disputes.
Still, the meeting between Charles and Harry has sparked speculation about whether it could be the first in a series of careful moves toward healing the family divide. If William’s concerns prevail, however, the Sussexes’ path back into the royal fold will remain blocked
