Prince Harry Says He Wants to Mend Ties With Royal Family
Prince Harry said he wants to reconcile with his father and brother. He made the remarks in a GQ interview published Tuesday.
- Harry also said some people do not want the rift resolved.
- A Sussex spokesman said that line was not aimed at William.
- 2023: the brothers' last public appearance together, at the coronation.
- The interview was recorded in late September, the spokesman said.
Why it matters: The rift has been public since Harry and Meghan stepped back as working royals in 2020. His memoir, Spare, detailed the damage with William.
- The family moved back to England in August after six years in California.
- Harry said he was criticized for telling his own side of events.
How 9 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage divides on whether Harry's remark that some people don't want it to work out reads as a dig at his family or a general comment.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center pairs Harry's reconciliation message with his spokesman's denial that any line targeted William.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left frames the interview as a sincere peace overture, with Harry also defending his right to tell his story.
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right highlights Harry's claim that some people don't want the rift resolved alongside his stated wish to reconcile.
What’s next: The interview ran as the royals hosted the Sultan of Oman's state visit. The Sussex spokesman said the publisher alone chose the timing.
- Whether William or Charles will respond to the offer.
- Who Harry meant by people who don't want it to work out.
