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<\/div>Prince William is trying to keep his ‘distance’ from his estranged brother, Prince Harry, as he protects the monarchy’s future.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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<\/div>\nFeb. 16 2026, Published 7:50 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Prince William and Prince Harry’s Feud Has Been Boiling Since 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/W8e_q-3ZW\/0x0\/prince-william-distanced-himself-prince-harry-monarchy-future-1-1771276172654.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nThe Prince of Wales and his brother are on different paths. <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\n“I think William has distanced himself from Harry<\/a> a lot more than people realize,” Burrell told Fox News<\/a>. <\/p>\n“Because William\u2019s path is very different from Harry\u2019s. As he gets nearer and nearer to the throne, which will be in a few years, he has to remain isolated. He has to be in a world that is very tight and protected,” the ex-royal staff member said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Prince William’s Main Priority Is Looking After The Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/F-VqG_aV0\/0x0\/prince-william-distanced-himself-prince-harry-monarchy-future-4-1771276309749.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nPrince William will hopefully be monarch someday.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nWilliam “can\u2019t let things leak out,” Burrell noted, also adding how the Duke of Cambridge, 43, “doesn\u2019t want to live in a world with a leaky sieve.” <\/p>\n
“He doesn\u2019t want to live in a world that can\u2019t be controlled because, to be a monarch, you have to control the environment. You have to look after the crown,” Burrell added.<\/p>\n
The Duke of Sussex, 41, and William have been beefing ever since Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a>, stepped back as senior members of the royal family<\/a> in January 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nMORE ON:<\/p>\n
Prince William<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nPrince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\n“I do applaud Harry\u2019s move,” the ex-staffer went on. “It\u2019s not easy for any member of the royal family to tread a different path<\/a>. But I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any room for reconciliation. I don\u2019t think that is [happening] anytime soon, if ever.” <\/p>\n“Because you see, too many words have been said, and too much dirty laundry has been laundered in public, really, for the royal family. That\u2019s unforgivable,” he added. “Harry knew the rules.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Rarely Have Been Back to England <\/h2>\n\n\n![\"image](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/P0N-dB2kR\/0x0\/prince-william-distanced-himself-prince-harry-monarchy-future-2-1771276179477.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nPrince Harry and King Charles met for a brief summit in September 2025.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nThe Spare<\/em> author and the Suits<\/em> actress, 44, have only been back in the United Kingdom a handful of times. Meghan and Harry attended the late Queen Elizabeth II<\/strong><\/a>‘s funeral in 2022 together, while the Invictus Games founder made a solo appearance at King Charles<\/strong><\/a>‘ coronation in 2023.<\/p>\n
<\/div>The Prince of Wales and his brother are on different paths. <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
“I think William has distanced himself from Harry<\/a> a lot more than people realize,” Burrell told Fox News<\/a>. <\/p>\n “Because William\u2019s path is very different from Harry\u2019s. As he gets nearer and nearer to the throne, which will be in a few years, he has to remain isolated. He has to be in a world that is very tight and protected,” the ex-royal staff member said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prince William will hopefully be monarch someday.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n William “can\u2019t let things leak out,” Burrell noted, also adding how the Duke of Cambridge, 43, “doesn\u2019t want to live in a world with a leaky sieve.” <\/p>\n “He doesn\u2019t want to live in a world that can\u2019t be controlled because, to be a monarch, you have to control the environment. You have to look after the crown,” Burrell added.<\/p>\n The Duke of Sussex, 41, and William have been beefing ever since Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle<\/strong><\/a>, stepped back as senior members of the royal family<\/a> in January 2020.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MORE ON:<\/p>\n Prince William<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Want OK! each day? Sign up here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “I do applaud Harry\u2019s move,” the ex-staffer went on. “It\u2019s not easy for any member of the royal family to tread a different path<\/a>. But I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any room for reconciliation. I don\u2019t think that is [happening] anytime soon, if ever.” <\/p>\n “Because you see, too many words have been said, and too much dirty laundry has been laundered in public, really, for the royal family. That\u2019s unforgivable,” he added. “Harry knew the rules.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Prince Harry and King Charles met for a brief summit in September 2025.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The Spare<\/em> author and the Suits<\/em> actress, 44, have only been back in the United Kingdom a handful of times. Meghan and Harry attended the late Queen Elizabeth II<\/strong><\/a>‘s funeral in 2022 together, while the Invictus Games founder made a solo appearance at King Charles<\/strong><\/a>‘ coronation in 2023.<\/p>\nPrince William’s Main Priority Is Looking After The Crown<\/h2>\n
<\/div><\/div>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Rarely Have Been Back to England <\/h2>\n
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