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Prince William considers Harry ‘his past’ ahead of Diana anniversary

Prince William and Prince Harry will not be able to heal their rift ahead of Diana 30th anniversary

Published August 18, 2026
Prince William considers Harry ‘his past’ ahead of Diana anniversary
Prince William considers Harry ‘his past’ ahead of Diana anniversary

Prince Harry and Prince William will not be able to make amends before an important event in 2027.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, who have not who are not on speaking terms ever since 2020, will not be able to forgive each other, despite their late mother Princess Diana‘s 30th death anniversary.

Expert Phil Dampier told the Daily Mail: “William and Harry put aside their differences for the unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana [five years ago], but things are much worse now."

He adds: “I think William would find it very hard to meet Harry, even to honour Diana's memory. Next year marks the 30th anniversary of her death, so that would be an obvious time for them to try and heal their rift and at least be seen together, but I don't think William's heart is in it.

“Friends tell me that, as far as he is concerned, Harry is the past, and he is only concerned about the future for his wife Catherine and their children George, Charlotte and Louis,” noted the expert.

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.