By Katherine Tinsley
4:05pm PST, Jan 6, 2026
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"2026 could turn out to be a very good year for Harry. If his security review goes in his favour, he will feel that an obstacle to visiting the U.K. more often — and possibly bringing his children here — has been removed," royal expert
Jennie Bond told
The Mirror.
"It has also been a spanner in the works in his relationship with his father."
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"I think it's only by coming over and seeing his dad in person from time to time that the rift between them could gradually be mended," Jennie Bond continued. "Harry could help by making himself available to fit in with his father's very busy diary and by ensuring that absolutely nothing about any meeting is given to the media."
After moving to California, Harry publicized the royals' private conversations, which pushed him further on the outs with the royal family.
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Prince Harry visited King Charles III during his most recent trip to the U.K., but the duke failed to meet with
Prince William.
"As for reconciling with William, that's a much bigger ask," Jennie Bond said. "A parent can forgive a child far more readily than siblings tend to reconcile. Harry has said he wants his father and his brother back in his life."
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"But I'm not at all sure that William feels the same about Harry," Jennie Bond continued. "So I think the younger prince will have to wait some time yet for the ice to thaw — and the truth is that it may never do so."
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In his memoir,
Spare,
Prince Harry painted
Prince William as ill-tempered, and the duke threw jabs at the Prince of Wales' appearance and marriage.
After publishing the book, Harry expressed an interest in mending things with the future king, but their relationship remains strained.
