Royal Family Rift
Prince Harry and Prince William Remain Estranged Amid Uncertain Future for Royal Cousins
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Prince Harry and Prince William are reportedly not in contact, leaving it uncertain whether their children, Archie and Lilibet, have met cousins George, Charlotte and Louis. The Sussexes reportedly saw King Charles and Queen Camilla during a UK visit; royal commentator Omid Scobie says relations with Charles have warmed, but he sees little prospect of change between the brothers and says Kate has little role in their relationship. Separately, royal biographer Ingrid Seward says William and Catherine’s close friendship as university students laid the foundation for their marriage. Seward recalled Catherine acting as William’s sounding board and encouraging him to switch from art history to geography when he was unhappy with his studies; she described their romance as gradual and said Catherine was seeing someone else at the time. William and Catherine marked 15 years of marriage in April 2026 and have three children.
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The Sussexes’ July UK visit lasted only five days, and royal commentator Amanda Matta said the Wales family’s summer schedule and the planning and goodwill needed for a cousins’ reunion could have made a meeting difficult.
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The July gathering at Highgrove was the first time King Charles had seen Archie and Lilibet in four years, according to the article.
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Ingrid Seward said Catherine had another boyfriend when her friendship with William began, and described their romance as gradual.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales first met while studying art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
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