Prince Harry & Prince William Doing All They Can To Stay Apart at Royal Wedding, Says Source
Prince William and Prince Harry will be avoiding each other as much as possible at the wedding, says source
Prince William and Prince Harry's feud seems to continue as they reportedly won't sit next to each other at cousin Peter Phillips' royal wedding. A senior source from the palace exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that their family dispute is 'still active and raw.' 'They made it clear: no photos, no interactions, and absolutely no sitting next to one another,' they added.
Another insider claimed that the Prince of Wales' camp 'insisted his seat reflect his future role as king.' Therefore, the arrangement seemingly clarifies that his younger brother's position in the hierarchy is 'beneath his.' Meanwhile, Prince Harry's team has similar suggestions about the arrangements at the royal wedding.
The Duke of Sussex wants to avoid being a part of any 'fake PR reunion.' 'He's not interested in pretending things are fine when they're not,' a source close to him said. Furthermore, an acquaintance from the family also pointed out that the two brothers would be under the same roof but 'not in the same frame.' Additionally, Phillips' friend chipped in, saying that the groom hoped that his important day would be a 'celebration, not tension.'
The feud between William and Harry has often made headlines. Recently, a report suggested that the aides of the Duke of Sussex and King Charles met in London, which might have disappointed the eldest son. Apparently, the 76-year-old father wished to reconcile with the youngest and bring him and Meghan Markle back home.
Originally reported by Sushmita Sen on Reality Tea.
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