Prince Harry's attempt at royal reconciliation may struggle for key reason, expert claims

Prince Harry has been very open about his hopes for reconciliation with his royal relatives, revealing just a few months ago that he would "love" to be back on good terms with them. However, this may not be an easy ride for the Duke of Sussex, 40, who has damaged some of his relationships, including with his brother and father, by sharing a lot of personal details from his life as a royal since quitting in 2020.

Although the process of reconciliation seems to now be underway, with some of Harry and Meghan Markle's aides meeting with a member of the King's communications team last month, one royal expert believes there is a long way to go yet. This is because although apologies could be exchanged, it is likely to take time for the duke to be trusted again.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond claimed that it is this lack of trust that could make any reconciliation very difficult.

Ms Bond told The Mirror: "We know that Harry wants a reconciliation with his UK family. He has said so publicly. But it's not something that can be done with a click of the fingers.

"There has been so much hurt and so much damage; that crucial element of trust has been lost after all Harry's accusations and revelations. The road to reconciliation is not going to be an easy one.

"However, the meeting between officials from the two sides does suggest that there may now be a willingness to find a solution."

Bond also said that time will tell as to whether Harry and his father the King will share a meeting on their next UK visit, with Bond believing there is "virtually no chance" of William wanting to see his brother Harry.

This is because William and Harry have reportedly not been on talking terms for some time, with some reports suggesting this was since Harry's memoir Spare was published in 2023.

William has refrained from publicly addressing the ongoing rift with his brother, or the claims Harry made in his controversial memoir.

It is not known when Harry, 40, will next visit the UK, with the duke having lived in Montecito, California, for the past five years with his wife Meghan Markle, 44, and their two children Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.