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Prince William made the decision to cut ties with Prince Harry after repeated betrayals for one main reason, according to royal expert Ingrid Seward.
The heir to the throne reportedly found it “easier” to distance himself from Harry, who stepped down as a senior working royal in 2020 and now lives in the US.
Since his departure, Harry has been a vocal critic of his time in the Firm and the constant revelations have left a major strain on his relationship with the Royal Family – especially his elder brother.
Speaking to the Mirror, Ms Seward said that William would rather cut ties than “allow himself to be continually annoyed”.
She said: “William is sensitive, he likes structure and has perseverance. He does not give up easily.
“His relationship with brother Harry upset him more than he would care to admit. But he found it easier to cut ties rather than allow himself to be continually annoyed.”
Reflecting on William’s challenging year so far, she said: “His father got cancer and Kate had a serious abdominal operation. Later to announce she too had to have cancer treatment.
“William played both mother and father to the children while he carried on with his royal duties supporting the Queen in his father’s absence. The traumas of the past year have made him a stronger person. He has become the kind of man Diana always hoped he would be. Kind, considerate and able to take on whatever life throws at him.”
During an interview promoting the release of Spare in January 2023, Harry shared that he and William were no longer in contact. When asked if they had spoken or texted, he replied: “Currently, no. But I look forward to… I look forward to us being able to find peace.”
Speaking of his hopes to reconcile with his brother – and his father King Charles, Harry said: “But at the heart of it, there is a family, without question. And I really look forward to having that family element back. I look forward to having a relationship with my brother.”