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Prince William needs more than ‘feeble gestures’ to forgive Prince Harry

Prince William wants to test Prince Harry ahead of forgiving him

Published July 30, 2026
Prince William needs more than ‘feeble gestures’ to forgive Prince Harry
Prince William needs more than ‘feeble gestures’ to forgive Prince Harry

Prince William is hoping for a proper apology from Prince Harry if he accepts Olive branch.

The Prince of Wales, who is not on speaking terms with his younger brother, wants Prince Harry to own up to his mistakes and acknowledge the wrong he has done.

An insider tells Closer Online: “Harry might have won over his father, but it’s going to take a lot more than a few feeble gestures to convince William to give him another chance.”

“William finds it appalling that there’s never been any sort of proper apology for all the cruel and revolting things that have been done. He hasn’t forgotten the stress Harry inflicted on their grandfather before he died, what he put their grandmother through, the heinous interview, the disgusting tell-all, or all the hurt and humiliation he and Kate have had to endure over the years.

Royal expert Emily Andrews revealed that the Prince of Wales will do anything in his power to avoid facing his brother.

She said, "I'm told [Prince William] made it clear that Harry and Meghan were not to be offered Windsor Castle, or indeed any royal accommodation in Windsor.

"He did not want to run the risk of seeing his younger brother - or Meghan - on his home turf."

The Waleses live at Frogmore Cottage, located on the Windsor estate. Their new forever home is a 10 to 15 minute drive from Windsor Castle.

William is taking precautions beforehand.

"A brutal showdown (which is what it would surely be) between the warring brothers is something that William would want to avoid at all costs.

"I'd go as far as to say that he'd snub Harry if he came anywhere near," Emily said. 

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.