Prince Charles ‘desperate for reconciliation’ with Harry but William ‘is more cautious and hesitant’ after Megxit rift
PRINCE Charles is reportedly "desperate for a reconciliation" with his son Harry - but William is feeling more cautious and hesitant after the brothers' Megxit rift.
Harry, 36, and William, 38, met face-to-face for the first time in a year at Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor on Saturday.
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A source told that Charles is "desperate" to reconcile with Harry.
William, however, is reportedly feeling more cautious - hoping that he can restore his relationship with Harry over time.
The source reportedly said: "William needs to know he can trust Harry and that private conversations will stay private.";
Harry was reunited with brother William for two hours after the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, sparking hopes of peace between them.
They joined dad Charles for the first time since Harry and wife Meghan left the Royal Family and moved to America.
The couple's US TV interview with Oprah Winfrey also threatened to tear the family apart.
Charles had private talks with his warring sons after the funeral.
The three met up away from the cameras following Saturday’s televised service.
They remained together for two hours at Windsor Castle as they mingled with family members on its Quadrangle.
It sparked hopes that the devastating rift between the brothers could one day be healed.
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Harry may now stay on for the Queen’s 95th birthday this Wednesday.
He has also said he will join his older brother for the unveiling of Princess Diana’s memorial statue at Kensington Palace.
Royal insiders hope the ceremony on July 1 could also help ease the rift as they stand together on what would have been their mother's 60th birthday.
A source said: “It’s early days but you’d hope this is exactly the first step Philip would have wished for.”
Harry had accused William and Charles of being “trapped” in the Royal Family in the TV interview with Oprah.
William also reportedly needs to know any future talks with Harry will stay private after Gayle King revealed their family chats weren't “productive”.
A family friend said Harry was met with frostiness from his relatives after the 90-minute explosive chat with Oprah.
It is thought the family were upset that Meghan’s pal Ms King revealed Harry had spoken to his brother and Prince Charles after the interview – but that the talks were “unproductive”.
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One source said: “Harry was out in the cold after Oprah and then when details of private family conversations were leaked to Gayle King it was the final straw."
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On Saturday, millions watching on TV saw William and Harry speaking to each other as they walked side by side away from St George’s Chapel after the funeral.
They spoke for about four minutes — having been deliberately kept apart during the procession an hour earlier.
