Prince Harry breeds the worst of the worst for William, Kate Middleton – Here’s why

Prince William, Kate Middleton’s futures are at risk and it may turn into hell in a hand basket—here’s why

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Published August 24, 2026
Prince Harry breeds the worst of the worst for William, Kate Middleton – Here’s why

Insiders in the deepest part of the Palace’s inner circles are said to be scrambling and sounding alarm bells about the future ramifications for having Prince Harry and Meghan so close to the future King and Queen of England.

The entire thing comes via royal commentator Victoria Arbiter and he believes insiders are truly struggling to see a future without issues, because the Duke of Sussex has been intent on keeping up with his charitable work even during his time in the US, and may double down once he arrives back to the Motherland.

In her view, the idea of these two ‘houses’ battling it out for the spotlight might create issues about who gets to dominate the headlines for the day. What is pertinent to mention about this fear is that royal engagements are often planned down to the wire, and are curated to avoid any clashes among the members’ service. However, knowing that Harry will be returning in a private capacity it breeds worries.

Ms Arbiter explained the prospects by saying, “It becomes a conflict of interest for the monarchy.”

She also told Nine.com.au, “I think at some point there’s going to have to be very clear lines drawn in terms of clarifying what it is Harry and Meghan do, whether that’s doing it as Harry and Meghan Sussex.”

Another thing she pointed out is the difference between the Duke’s rank by blood vs his private work as ‘Harry Sussex’ by saying, “[Harry] will never not be a prince. He will always be a prince of the realm. But is it that he does his charitable work as Harry Sussex, just to remove the contrast?” That’s “going to be for the King and Buckingham Palace to figure out.”

In her own view something like this “will be challenging, there is no question.”

Ms Arbiter even attempted to paint a picture by saying, “William goes to open a community centre, and he’ll be pushed off the front pages by Harry because Harry’s clickbait, and Harry’s the soap opera. Like Harry or hate him, everyone’s just drawn into this story, and so that’s going to be complicated.”

“It’s also going to be complicated if William goes off on a diplomatic mission — let’s say the government sends him to Israel — and Harry thinks, ‘Oh, do you know what? I think I’m going to go to Colombia.’ I think William will be disappointed by it,” she said as well.

A bit later into the conversation the topic turned to some of the Sussexes’ earlier grenades against the family. According to the expert, “William is the only person who has not sold out his mother and capitalised on his mother’s memory. William has just kept his head down and gotten on with the job. To date – other than right after the Oprah interview when William said, ‘We are very much not a racist family’, and when the late Queen Elizabeth said ‘recollections may vary’ – despite every grenade lobbed in their direction, they have never risen to the bait. They’ve never said a word, and I think that’s probably been quite frustrating for Harry.”

“You’ve seen him saying things almost trying to goad his brother, but William hasn’t done it. I genuinely think William and Catherine have moved on. Cancer resets so much of your perspective. They don’t have room, time, or energy for this negativity and the three-ring circus following the Sussexes everywhere they go.”

“They’ve got their initiatives, a very happy, loving family, and they’ve faced an incredibly difficult two years emotionally and physically with both Catherine and the King’s cancer diagnoses. I think they’ve moved on.”

Before actually signing off she admitted, “you can do this in Australia or America, show up to a charity gig and then merchandise your clothes right after – but you cannot do that in England. It will be seen as gauche, classless, and distasteful. That just will not go over well. Plus, everything they do reflects on the monarchy. That’s where I question this decision, because they have so much more freedom in America.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.
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