As Prince William prepares to ascend the throne in the future, attention is increasingly focused on the details surrounding his anticipated coronation—especially the guest list that will underscore this landmark event.
Amid swirling rumors and speculation, one striking omission looms large: his younger brother, Prince Harry. While King Charles extended an invitation to Harry for his own coronation despite well-known family conflicts, insiders now suggest William may choose a different path, highlighting a profound and potentially irreparable fracture within the royal family.
Harry’s exclusion appears imminent. Despite King Charles’s gesture of inviting him, William reportedly has no intention of following suit. Sources close to the palace reveal that the Duke of Cambridge harbors little hope for reconciliation with the Duke of Sussex, particularly following Harry’s recent candid BBC interview.
“It’s done. There’s no way back from this,” an insider told Page Six about William’s response. “Before that interview, some urged William to bridge the gap and find peace. But now it’s evident Harry remains unchanged.”
In the interview, Harry expressed a sincere desire to mend fences, saying, “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight—life is too short.”
Yet those heartfelt words seem to have fallen on deaf ears in William’s camp.
Royal historian and commentator Hugo Vickers pointed out that while tradition might favor inviting one’s sibling to such a significant ceremony, the ultimate decision rests solely with William.
“Technically, yes, it would be expected,” Vickers remarked. “But it’s entirely William’s call. Nothing has been set in stone. For context, the Duke of Windsor was notably excluded from Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, which sparked controversy at the time.”
Although rumors have swirled about William possibly revoking Harry and Meghan’s royal titles, insiders suggest this is unlikely. Those familiar with William’s mindset believe he may refuse personal reconciliation, but stripping titles would cross a line and appear vindictive.
Vickers concurred, adding, “William may hold grudges, but even he understands that rescinding titles would come across as petty.”
Despite the ongoing tensions, Harry’s recent remarks indicate he still holds hope for healing the family rift. For now, however, that hope seems one-sided. William appears firmly focused on his future reign and safeguarding the monarchy’s image, showing little appetite for repairing his relationship with Harry anytime soon.
Whether this deep familial divide will ever be bridged remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Prince William’s coronation will likely be a historic moment marked by the notable absence of Prince Harry.
In brief: While Prince Harry expresses a genuine wish to reconcile, Prince William seems set on prioritizing his impending kingship and the monarchy’s reputation over familial unity. With tensions unresolved and no signs of rapprochement, the likelihood grows that Harry will be left out of William’s coronation—a symbolic yet painful milestone in the ongoing royal estrangement.