Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is reportedly stepping up his behind the scenes efforts to form an unlikely alliance with Prince Harry. The surprising move, according to royal insiders, comes amid growing tensions within the monarchy and deepening divisions between the royal brothers.
According to a source who spoke to Closer magazine, Andrew has been eager to reconnect with Harry following the Duke of Sussex’s recent comments denying reports of any hostility between them. Insiders claim Andrew felt “grateful” that Harry publicly dismissed rumors of a feud, seeing it as an opportunity to reach out personally and rebuild some sense of rapport.
The insider revealed that Andrew’s motivation goes beyond gratitude. He allegedly views Harry as a potential ally in countering Prince William’s tightening influence over royal affairs. The source shared that Andrew has been “brainstorming ways they can cut William down to size together,” suggesting that old grievances and new insecurities may be driving his actions.
Reports indicate that Andrew hopes to use this as an excuse to initiate a direct conversation with Harry. “If it goes ahead, Andrew will use that as a good reason to get in touch with him,” the source explained, adding that he’s also been quietly “pulling strings” through his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, both of whom maintain warm relationships with Harry and Meghan Markle.
According to palace insiders, Andrew is especially hopeful about arranging a private phone call with Harry soon. He’s also eager to meet him face to face during Harry’s next visit to the United Kingdom. The source added, “In an ideal world, he’d like to start chatting with Harry right away, plus meet up when he’s next in the country.”
However, insiders caution that Andrew’s ambitions may be overly optimistic. “It may sound like a long shot, but Andrew’s in desperation mode right now,” the source said. “He’s looking for all the allies he can possibly cling to.”
Back inside Buckingham Palace, not everyone is comfortable with this development. Prince William, in particular, is said to be “furious” about Andrew’s continued attempts to insert himself back into the royal fold. Royal sources claim that William was deeply upset earlier this year when King Charles agreed to meet Andrew during a short charity tour of the UK.
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A senior aide shared that William has been adopting a firm “zero tolerance” stance when it comes to royal controversies that could undermine the image of the crown. “He’d love to do the same with the Sussexes,” the aide noted, “though it’s less urgent since Harry and Meghan are no longer based in England or living near Windsor.”
The insider added that any perceived alliance between Andrew and the Sussexes could be disastrous. “Make no mistake,” they warned, “the Sussexes would be taking a big risk if they were seen to side with Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.”
Observers say that both men find themselves isolated within the royal ecosystem. Andrew continues to face public backlash and family tension after being stripped of his royal duties, while Harry remains estranged from his brother and much of the royal establishment.
Some experts suggest that desperation could be driving both Andrew’s outreach and Harry’s openness to new connections. “It’s not a friendship built on shared values but on shared struggles,” a royal historian remarked. “They’ve both been sidelined and both feel misunderstood by the institution they once represented.”
What remains uncertain is how King Charles will respond if Andrew’s outreach to Harry turns into a public collaboration. With the monarchy already navigating delicate internal conflicts and public skepticism, any perceived reunion between these two controversial figures could spell fresh turbulence for the royal family’s image.
For now, the palace remains silent, while behind closed doors, speculation swirls about whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Prince Harry could truly unite or whether this is just another chapter in a long saga of royal unrest.
