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In a heartening turn of events, Prince Harry has set aside his long-standing feud with his elder brother, Prince William, to offer support upon learning that the Princess of Wales is undergoing treatment for cancer. The Duke of Sussex reached out privately to both Prince William and the Princess after being informed that she had started a course of "preventive chemotherapy," according to sources close to the situation. His wife, the Duchess of Sussex, has also been in contact with the Prince and Princess amid reports that the Sussexes were caught off guard by the devastating announcement last Friday.
An insider revealed to the New York Post that "They had no idea, and only learned of the news around the same time the rest of the world found out." The source added grimly, "This goes to show the irreparable damage they have caused. The trust has been broken, and the royal family is OK distancing themselves from them."
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According to reports by Telegraph, relations between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales have been strained for some time, stemming from Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties in 2020. Tensions were further exacerbated by the couple's series of explosive television interviews and most recently, Prince Harry's memoir "Spare," in which he shared intimate family revelations and private conversations. The Prince of Wales was said to be particularly incensed by how his wife had been portrayed in the book, leaving him "mortified" that his younger brother had betrayed their trust for commercial gain. As a result, the two couples have reportedly not been in contact for many months prior to the cancer announcement.
However, the grave news about the Princess's health appears to have prompted a temporary truce, with Harry and Meghan setting aside their grievances to support the Prince and Princess during this difficult time. The gesture is reminiscent of when Harry rushed to be by his father King Charles' side upon learning of his own cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
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While the extent of the Princess's illness remains undisclosed to protect the privacy of the young family, sources indicate the royals have been devastated by the news. They kept it within their "very tight inner circle" for several weeks before going public.
The show of unity between the brothers could signal a path towards reconciliation after years of public feuding and estrangement. Royal experts have long urged Harry to repair his frayed relationships with his family, particularly in light of the Queen's passing last year.
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Only time will tell if this olive branch leads to lasting peace between the once-close siblings. The Sussexes' propensity for sharing intimate family details has severely damaged the trust between the couples. However, in times of crisis, family bonds often take precedence over personal conflicts.
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As the Princess bravely battles this health challenge, the royal family will undoubtedly close ranks to support one another through the difficult days ahead. Whether this tragic situation can help mend the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William remains to be seen, but their united front in the face of adversity offers a glimmer of hope.
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