Catherine's Peacemaking Failed: William & Harry's Strained Bond

0:00On March 24, Prince William and Prince Harry once shared a strong bond, especially in the early years after William married Catherine. A new biography highlights how Catherine often stepped in to keep the brothers close, drawing from her own tight family background to play peacemaker, amid their rivalry. That changed after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Things worsened with Harry's memoir release in 2023, widening the gap between the brothers. They were last seen together publicly at their uncle's funeral in July 2024, but reports say they stayed apart and didn't speak. Earlier gatherings, like Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022, marked the end of their united front. The root issue traces back to their upbringing, where William as the heir got different treatment than Harry as the spare. William has rejected that approach, raising his own kids without such divides. Harry has pushed to heal ties with his father, King Charles III, including recent talks between their teams last summer.

1:01He's expressed hope for reconciling with William II, though the path ahead remains unclear. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.