Prince William and Prince Harry’s estranged relationship 'couldn’t be worse'


Royal author Russell Myers discussed the Princes' estranged relationship on the latest episode of Best Quality Designer Handbag 's podcast


Updated: March 1, 2026
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The current status of Prince Harry and Prince William's estranged relationship has been revealed on the latest episode of Best Quality Designer Handbag 's podcast. 

According to The Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers, the relationship between the two Princes "couldn't be worse". The royal author, who has just released his new book William and Catherine: An Intimate Inside Story, discussed the family rift on the latest exclusive episode of A Right Royal Podcast, and weighed in on the chances of a reconciliation between the brothers. 

"Everything I'm told about that relationship is that it couldn't be worse," Russell told our hosts, adding that "it's done". 

Prince William and King Charles were given a 'very brief' head's up about Prince Harry's interview© Getty Images
Prince William and Prince Harry are currently estranged

"Maybe there is a time in the future," he added on a hopeful note. 

He continued: "There is an awful lot going on. I mean, William and Catherine have got three young children. George is going to start secondary school. They are absolutely worried about the king's future health, I mean he's doing absolutely great now, is still having treatment, and Catherine's just come out of her own treatment."

"So when you're looking at the checklist of things that are important to them, that's way down the list," the author explained. 

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Harry has previously spoken publicly about his strained relationship with his brother, including allegations that William confronted him in 2019.  After he left the royal family in 2020, Harry's rift with his estranged brother has deepened over the years following the release of his Netflix docu-series, Harry & Meghan in 2022, and his tell-all 2023 book, Spare

To hear the full conversation, watch the latest episode of A Right Royal Podcast, which is out now.

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