And it all comes down to their father, King Charles.
Prince Harry’s recent trip to the UK has grabbed a lot of attention.
A spokesperson for the Duke told the BBC that he wouldn’t be meeting his father because the King had a ‘full programme.’
On top of that, reports say Prince Harry declined King Charles’ offer of a royal residence while he was in the country.
This situation has stirred up questions, especially after King Charles made an announcement that many feel was timed deliberately.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told the Mirror that the 75-year-old King might have made the announcement as a clear message to his youngest son, highlighting that Harry remains estranged from the royal family.
Quinn said Harry was “in tears when he heard,” and added, “What makes it worse is that the role is going to the man Harry blames for much of his troubles — his brother.
“And the fact the announcement came during Harry’s short visit to the UK was no coincidence; it was meant to hit home, showing Harry he really isn’t welcome anymore.”
King Charles has named Prince William as the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps — a position many thought would naturally go to Prince Harry.
The move highlights the ongoing tension within the royal family, especially considering Harry’s close ties to the unit during his military service in Afghanistan. That period was especially meaningful to him, offering a rare sense of normalcy and recognition based on merit.
Royal commentator Pandora Forsyth backed the King’s decision, telling Sky News that Prince William is the “right fit for the role.”
Forsyth explained: “Prince Harry knew this when he left as a senior member of the working family, that he would have to give up his honorary military titles. So, unfortunately, this is just now the reality for Harry. And it’s brutal and of course, it’s going to hit home because it’s very personal for him.”
In his memoir, Prince Harry referred to Prince William as both his “beloved brother and archnemesis” — a description that seems more accurate than ever today.
