Princes William and Harry reunited for the first time since King Charles’ coronation in May 2023 at the funeral of their uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, in Norfolk, England. Despite their physical proximity, multiple sources reported that the brothers maintained their distance and did not speak to each other during the service at St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham. One attendee told The Sun, ‘William and Harry were both there, but we never saw them speak to each other, and they were keeping their distance’.This reunion comes amid ongoing tensions between the brothers, which have been escalating since 2016, particularly over Harry’s relationship with Meghan Markle and his decision to step back from royal duties. A friend of Prince William described the current state of their relationship as ‘an absolute ice age’. The strain has been further exacerbated by Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ and the Netflix documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’, which contained allegations against the Royal Family.In a separate development, King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed their condolences for the passing of Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died at the age of 69. In a statement, King Charles praised Kiingi Tuheitia’s commitment to ‘forging a strong future for Maori and Aotearoa New Zealand founded upon culture, traditions and healing, which he carried out with wisdom and compassion’. The New Zealand government ordered flags to be flown at half-mast as a sign of respect.
Key points
- Princes William and Harry attended their uncle’s funeral but did not interact, highlighting ongoing tensions.
- The brothers’ relationship remains strained, with sources describing it as an ‘absolute ice age’.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed condolences for the passing of Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia, praising his leadership.
Contradictions👾While most sources agree that William and Harry did not interact at the funeral, one article from Portal R7 described their meeting as an ’emotional reunion’, which contradicts other reports.
