A royal expert has analyzed the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry and the likelihood of William ever forgiving his brother. Katie Nicholl, author of New members of the royal family: Queen Elizabeth’s legacy and the future of the crown said William believes that Harry has shown “a great lack of respect towards the institution”.
It’s hard for Prince William to forgive Prince Harry, expert says
In an Oct. 14 interview with Us Weekly, Nicholl shared his thoughts on whether or not Prince William will truly be able to forgive Prince Harry. “I think, certainly between William and Harry, it’s always tense, it’s always very difficult and, as I said, there’s a long way to go”she explained.
As for “what it will take”said Nicholl, “i think compromise and understanding and a big dose of forgiveness on both sides” are necessary.
According to the author, when Harry left the royal family, “it was very difficult for William”. she added: “I think that’s part of why this rift hasn’t been resolved, because, you know, William can’t completely forgive Harry for what he’s done.”
Nicholl noted: “It had a huge impact on him, on Catherine, on their young family. It moved them to center stage much sooner than they otherwise would have been.
The royal expert said William believed Harry would be there to support him on his journey. “I think William always expected him to have his brother’s support.”, said Nicholl. “And I think it wasn’t just that Harry chose to leave and retire. I think a lot of that was the way he chose to do it and what William saw as a great disrespect to the institution and to his family, to his grandmother.