Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s rift with the royal family deepens, with insiders warning the feud between Harry and Prince William has never been more toxic

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fractured relationship with the Royal Family has reached new depths of hostility, according to royal insiders. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back from official duties in 2020, continue to remain locked in a bitter feud with Harry’s brother, Prince William. Former royal editor Duncan Larcombe claims the brothers’ bond has deteriorated to such an extent that reconciliation looks increasingly unlikely.

Larcombe, who has covered the royals for decades, told OK! magazine that the rift has grown “worse than ever.” He argued that too much anger and betrayal has piled up between the pair, making silence more poisonous than words. “The longer they don’t speak, the deeper the feud will get,” he said, adding that wounds caused by revelations and public accusations may never fully heal.

Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure from royal life in January 2020 shocked Britain and reverberated across the world. What followed was a series of highly publicised blows that left the monarchy reeling. Their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey was the first thunderclap. Sitting under Californian skies, the couple accused the Firm of indifference, cruelty, and even racism. Harry admitted strained ties with both his father, then-Prince Charles, and Prince William.

That was only the beginning. In 2022, the Sussexes released their six-part Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan. It presented their love story but also painted a brutal portrait of life inside the monarchy. The documentary accused palace aides of collusion with the press, while Meghan described loneliness so intense she admitted suicidal thoughts. The Royal Family, true to form, never responded publicly. Yet behind palace walls, fury simmered.

Then came the most damaging blow of all: Harry’s memoir Spare, released in early 2023. In its pages, Harry laid bare explosive details of his royal life, from fights with William to frostiness with his stepmother Camilla. He accused his brother of physically attacking him during an argument about Meghan, a claim that left William furious. Larcombe notes that this revelation crossed a line in royal circles. “It wasn’t just disagreement—it was betrayal. Harry exposed family secrets that should never have left the palace,” he explained.

Since then, Harry has softened his public criticisms, seemingly wary of burning the last remaining bridges. But insiders insist the damage is done. William, now Prince of Wales, reportedly views his brother as a traitor to the institution they were both born to serve. Their once-close bond, forged through shared grief after Princess Diana’s death, lies shattered.

The timing makes matters worse. King Charles III, struggling with health concerns, faces enormous pressure to steady the monarchy. A fractured relationship between his sons only compounds the strain. Royal commentators warn that the feud risks overshadowing the King’s reign and weakening public trust in the Firm at a critical moment.

Meghan, for her part, has remained largely silent in recent months, focusing on business ventures and media projects in the United States. Yet palace aides privately fear that another interview or project could reignite old wounds. One source bluntly remarked, “The Sussexes have shown they’re willing to go nuclear again if it suits them.”

Despite whispers of possible reconciliation during major royal events, such as the King’s coronation, no real progress has been made. Larcombe insists both brothers remain entrenched, with neither willing to be the first to extend an olive branch. “Too much pride, too much anger,” he said. “This isn’t just a spat—it’s a war within the family.”

The feud, once whispered about, now defines the Royal Family’s image worldwide. What began as a private quarrel has exploded into a generational drama, fuelled by secrets, betrayal, and the unbearable weight of royal duty. For many, the brothers’ silence speaks louder than any words ever could