politics

Should William be 'the bigger man' and extend olive branch to Harry?

English argued that Harry's behaviour since Megxit was 'nasty' and 'vindictive' enough to warrant estrangement, and that William should not be judged if he chooses not to seek reconciliation.

Should William be 'the bigger man' and extend olive branch to Harry?

TL;DR

  • Rebecca English believes calls for Prince William to reconcile with Prince Harry are 'absolute rubbish'.
  • She described Harry's behavior since Megxit as 'nasty' and 'vindictive', suggesting William should not be judged if he chooses not to seek reconciliation.
  • English stated that if a sibling had attacked her personally, her spouse, family, and institution as Harry has William, she would never speak to them again.
  • The article also discusses whether Harry and Meghan are entitled to taxpayer-funded security now that they are back in the UK.
  • Harry lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his police protection in May 2025.
  • A former press secretary warned that taxpayer-funded protection for the couple would provoke fury due to the rising cost of living.
  • However, an editor argued that Harry's threats as a royal and veteran warrant security, even if unpopular.