Insiders warn the brothers’ long-running feud could erupt in 2026 amid fears Harry may “capitalise” on a deeply sensitive moment
The rift between William and Harry is once again under scrutiny, with royal insiders suggesting the coming years could prove decisive for the family. While relations between Harry and his father appear to have softened, sources say the same cannot be said for the brothers.
According to well-placed insiders speaking to RadarOnline, 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year. They insist Harry’s recent efforts to reconnect with his father are genuine and not driven by strategy or timing. Last year, he finally secured a 50-minute meeting with his father, the first in 19 months. The conversation was said to be emotional, with reports claiming it even included the sharing of home videos featuring his children.
One source described Harry as sincere in his intentions, saying he truly wants to rebuild a bond with his father. Despite still feeling hurt by parts of his family, peace is reportedly his priority right now, not confrontation.
William, however, remains a major obstacle. Insiders point to years of unresolved resentment between the brothers and suggest that if tensions are going to explode, 2026 is when it will happen. The situation could become even more charged the following year.
In 2027, the family will mark 30 years since the death of their mother, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Harry is expected to release a Netflix documentary about her that same year, a move sources say could deepen the divide.
One insider warned that William would be furious if the project goes ahead, believing his mother’s death should not be turned into something to be exploited. As emotions build and milestones approach, royal watchers say the fragile calm may not last much longer.
