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In a poignant reunion, estranged Brothers William and Harry came together yesterday United once again in grief. The two, embroiled in a bitter feud, both attended the funeral of their Uncle Lord Robert Fellowes who passed away last month at the age of 82.
Harry quietly flew in from the US to join William at the service held at St. Mary's Church in Selsam. There, they paid their respects alongside their Spencer relatives. This marked the first occasion they attended the same event since their father King Charles's coronation last May. However, they did not sit together or engage in conversation on that day.
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Previous reports suggest that the brothers have had minimal communication since the funeral of their late grandmother nearly 2 years ago. Sources indicate that William would prefer Harry not to attend his own coronation when the time comes. Despite appearing to set aside their differences for yesterday's service, signs of their ongoing estrangement persisted.
Both brothers attended discreetly, entering and exiting quietly. Tragically, they sat apart at the back of the church. An insider shared that their presence was only noticed at the end of the service. Another observer commented on the lack of interaction, stating that they were both present but did not speak to one another and kept their distance.
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Royal biographer Ingrid Seward noted that Harry is close to Robert Fellowes' widow Jane and her sister Sarah, who attend all of Harry's UK events including Archie's christening. The prospect of seeing his estranged brother likely did not trouble Harry as much as the reverse. It's understood that they were civil to each other, as a funeral is not the time for settling scores or making amends - something Harry understands well.
The last public sighting of William and Harry together was during a walkabout in Windsor with their wives after their grandmother's death in September 2022. Since then, Harry has been openly critical of his royal relatives, especially William, in his revealing Netflix series and his explosive memoir. Spare reports suggest that Prince William is not expected to reconcile with Harry anytime soon, particularly following the latter's critical remarks about him in his memoir.
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A friend of William noted their estrangement is "dreadfully sad," while another source mentioned that Harry rarely comes up in conversation for William, who has been focused this year on his wife, children and father. Despite the icy relations between the brothers, Lord Fellowes' funeral brought them together in remembrance of their shared grief over another family loss.
While the situation remains delicate, some hope this encounter could be a small step towards healing old wounds. However, many obstacles still stand in the way of reconciliation. Sources close to the Prince of Wales say William is still coming to terms with the hurtful things revealed about their relationship. Meanwhile, friends of Harry speculate he has further bombshells to drop which may only deepen the rift.
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With the differences between them aired so publicly, true rapprochement seems a long way off. Perhaps only time and respect for each other's perspectives could gradually rebuild the trust that was broken. For now, the brothers remain on diverging paths as they continue to navigate life's challenges apart rather than together as they once did.
Yesterday provided a rare moment to stand united in mourning a loved one, if only briefly. Whether it also proved an opening to discuss moving forward positively remains uncertain. Much work lies ahead if the royal siblings hope to resolve their differences and restore their formerly close bond. Only they know if such a reconciliation is still possible or whether too much water has flowed under the bridge.
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For observers and royal enthusiasts alike, it seems this once inseparable pair have a long road back from the alienation of recent years. With publicness now an inevitable part of any interaction, complete reconciliation may prove elusive. But if they can recapture even a fraction of their former empathy, companionship and goodwill, it may offer some solace in this period of family strife and change at the House of Windsor.
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