Will Prince William join Prince Harry’s birthday plans? Insider reveals all

Insiders say there’s a lot in the works for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s birthday – but will William join?

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Published September 15, 2026
Will Prince William join Prince Harry’s birthday plans? Insider reveals all

Prince Harry’s 42nd birthday is today, and many are wondering what Prince William has in store for his younger brother. Reason being this celebration of life is the first year, since 2022 when he is back in England for the big day.

the insight however comes directly from a well placed source and they made it clear right off the bat that any expectations with Prince William’s camp are a moot case.

Reason being the ongoing rift, and the lack of any acknowledgment from either side, at least publicly.

Now, according to New Idea and insider says, he has plans in Princetown, Dartmoor, launching a new regeneration scheme.

Their exact words have been, “to be fair to William, this event was apparently pencilled in some time ago and before the Sussexes made their return to the UK.”

“But he could easily have factored in a way to see his brother beforehand, or he could meet up with him later in the day or early evening.

However, “by all accounts that’s not going to happen and William didn’t even consider the possibility.”

In their eyes, “it’s given him a convenient excuse to put his head down and avoid what would certainly have been an extremely awkward encounter.”

This comes amid reports that Kate Middleton might be reconsidering her role as peacekeeper despite earlier reports that she’s been left deeply hurt by the Sussex scenario.

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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