Others, however, aren’t so sure. According to Page Six, even if Harry were invited, he might choose not to attend. Royal expert Hugo Vickers noted that it would be William’s decision alone: “Quite frankly, he can do what he likes. It’s not set in stone.”

A Rift Rooted in Childhood

While much of the tension appears recent, Paul Burrell believes the seeds of rivalry were sown long ago. Speaking on Channel 5’s documentary The Palace: What the Royal Servants Saw, Diana’s former butler recalled moments from the princes’ early years that may have left a lasting mark.

“I heard one of the nannies say to William, ‘I’m going to give you three sausages, William. You need to grow big and strong, because you’re going to be king one day,’” Burrell said.

Burrell, who began working at Buckingham Palace at 18 and later served as King Charles’ butler, spent years observing the young princes. He believes small moments like that — seemingly harmless, yet full of meaning — reinforced Harry’s sense of being second best.

“I met both William and Harry in their early twenties at a polo match,” Burrell recalled. “And you could see that Harry always felt he was in second place.”

Can the Brothers Reconcile?

Harry’s memoir Spare deepened the divide, revealing painful private details about life within the royal family and his strained relationship with William. Since its release, hopes for reconciliation have dimmed even further.

Still, many close to the family believe time could heal the wounds — though that time has yet to come.

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