The key facts
- Prince Harry said in a GQ interview that reconciliation is the most important thing, but did not say the conflict with his father and brother is resolved
- In August 2026, Harry, Meghan Markle and their children returned to the UK, and the children started attending a local school
- According to the Daily Mail, the Duke of Sussex is still waiting for apologies from some members of the royal family
Statement on reconciliation
Prince Harry said in an interview with the American magazine GQ that he wants to restore his relationship with the British royal family, despite years of disagreements with his father, King Charles III, and his elder brother, Prince William. According to him, family conflicts are familiar to many people, and the heightened attention to his story is explained by the fact that others see their own experiences in it. 'Given everything that is happening in the world right now, the most important thing is reconciliation. That is what it is all about,' said the Duke of Sussex.
Attitude toward the past
Harry acknowledged that even after relationships are restored, past grievances do not disappear without a trace. In his view, it is more important to learn to perceive the past differently and not let old conflicts define the future. 'Scars remain forever. But how you perceive what happened and how you relate to it, as well as your ability to let go of the past — that is what I would urge everyone to do,' the prince noted. He stressed that he sees no point in continuing the family feud against the backdrop of other difficulties people face. At the same time, he did not claim that reconciliation with his father and brother had already taken place.
Context of the conflict and return to the UK
Harry's relations with the royal family deteriorated after he and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their duties as senior working members of the royal family in 2020 and moved to the United States. The prince subsequently spoke publicly about disagreements with his relatives on multiple occasions, including in his memoir. In August 2026, the couple returned to the UK with their children: according to Harry, the children started attending a local school and are getting used to the new environment. Despite the return to his homeland, the question of finally overcoming the disagreements with his relatives remains open.
Position on apologies
It was previously reported that Prince Harry is still waiting for apologies from some members of the royal family. According to the Daily Mail, even after returning to the UK, the Duke of Sussex has not changed his attitude toward the previous disagreements with his relatives.
