Prince William and Prince Harry haven’t spoken for years, and many wonder if they will ever mend their fractured relationship.

While Harry openly shared his side of the story in his memoir Spare, William has remained silent—until recently.

From Close Brothers to Strangers

The brothers were once inseparable during childhood, united by tragedy and duty. But after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family, their bond shattered. Reports say the two haven’t spoken since Harry’s departure, and William has avoided any public comment about his brother.

In Spare, Harry made several claims about William and Kate Middleton, including an alleged physical confrontation in 2019. However, earlier this year, rumors suggested Harry regretted revealing those details.

Despite speculation about a reunion, royal expert Jennie Bond believes reconciliation is far from William’s priorities. “Burying the hatchet with his brother isn’t remotely close to the top of his list,” she told OK! magazine. Still, many were surprised when William and Kate’s official social media account publicly wished Harry a happy birthday last year.

“I still think things are too sensitive for a meaningful reconciliation with William,” Bond said, “but the fact that he and Catherine authorised the greeting to be posted is definitely an unexpected turn of events.”