Duke of Sussex feels betrayed by brother's silence despite repeated reconciliation efforts
Prince Harry is reportedly still carrying deep emotional wounds as his once-close bond with Prince William remains fractured. Despite extending multiple olive branches, Harry continues to feel the sting of what he sees as a lack of acknowledgment and understanding from his older brother.
While their falling-out is often traced back to Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2020 royal exit, insiders suggest the real damage came later—from the silence and distance Harry felt after speaking out. According to royal commentator Amanda Matta, Harry’s frustration lies less in the departure itself and more in the royal family's refusal to engage with the concerns he raised in his Netflix docuseries and memoir Spare.
“He wanted to be heard,” Matta told Fox News Digital. “Instead, the family seemed to shut him out, which only deepened the divide.”
Though Harry remains hurt, he appears hopeful. Reports suggest he has approved the guest list—including William and King Charles—for the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham, hinting at a desire to reconnect. As the Duke navigates his ongoing tension with William and concerns over his father’s health, he is said to be making a final effort to repair broken ties with the family he once called his anchor.
