‘Damage Is Done’: Prince Harry & Prince William’s Distance At Uncle’s Funeral Shows ‘Feud Deepening

Prince Harry and Prince William’s distance at the funeral of their uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, in Norfolk has sparked widespread controversy about the growing tensions between the two brothers. 

According to Host Stephen Dixon the distance indicates the “damage is done” with their relationship. Royal commentator Nigel Nelson agreed, saying it is "sad" to see the brothers in a feud despite so many years apart.

'It's gone too far now’

"I just think it's a bit sad, on an occasion like that you'd think they could have a polite chat. We're not expecting a huge hug and a make up, but have a chat,” Royal commentator Nigel Nelson said. “Just try and see if there's any way of actually having a relationship. They're in the same church, they should be able to perhaps sit together, have a brief chat with each other, maybe opening the door so they can get back.”

Host Ellie Costello suggested that if the brothers had to reconcile, the occasions for it would have been "at the Queen's funeral" or the "King's Coronation.” However, Nelson suggested that “it may have gone too far to happen, then.” “And perhaps it's gone too far now,” Nelson added

“The seating arrangements may have been made in such a way to keep them apart. They were sitting two or three rows back from the front, not at the back, but they were on opposite sides of the aisle,” said an observer according to various media reports. 

The feud between brothers continues since Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020 to start a new life in the US.