Prince Harry's Absence at Kate's Cancer Diagnosis Event Raises Concerns

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich weighs in on the significance of Prince Harry's absence at a family event honoring Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, highlighting the ongoing feud between the royal brothers and its potential impact on the family.

The recent diagnosis of Princess of Wales Kate Middleton with cancer has brought to light the widening rift between the royal brothers, Prince Harry and Prince William. This divide was made evident by Prince Harry's conspicuous absence at a family event honoring Kate's diagnosis, raising concerns about the health of their relationship and its potential repercussions for the royal family.

According to royal watcher Hilary Fordwich, Harry's absence at the event, a memorial service for their mother's brother-in-law, Lord Robert Fellowes, sends a clear message. "It's a sign that the feud between the brothers is still going strong," Fordwich told Fox News Digital.

Prince Harry's Absence at Kate's Cancer Diagnosis Event Raises Concerns

While both Harry and William were present at the memorial service, they made a conscious effort to maintain distance from each other, underscoring the depth of their estrangement. "They were keeping their distance," a source close to the event told The Sun.

This estrangement stems from Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit in 2020, which was prompted by allegations of racism and media intrusion. The rift was further exacerbated by Harry's subsequent memoir, "Spare," in which he made several unflattering revelations about William and the royal family.

Prince Harry's Absence at Kate's Cancer Diagnosis Event Raises Concerns

The divide between the brothers has also had a negative impact on other family members. In June, Harry declined an invitation to attend the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, reportedly to avoid an "awkward" encounter with William at the event.

Royal expert Christopher Andersen believes that Harry's presence at any family event would inevitably overshadow the occasion with unwanted media attention and speculation about the state of his relationship with William. "Even if Harry showed up and slunk into the back row, there would be enough press coverage and general hysteria to overshadow the wedding entirely," Andersen told Fox News Digital.

Prince Harry's Absence at Kate's Cancer Diagnosis Event Raises Concerns

Despite the ongoing animosity between the brothers, there have been moments of reconciliation. In February, Harry flew to the U.K. to visit his father, King Charles III, after his cancer diagnosis. However, royal commentator Hilary Fordwich claimed that Harry was not allowed to stay at any of the royal homes and did not have a reunion with William during that visit.

The feud between Harry and William continues to cast a shadow over the royal family, raising concerns about its unity and longevity. Royal watchers and commentators alike are closely monitoring the situation, speculating on the possibility of a reconciliation and the potential consequences of a prolonged estrangement.

Prince Harry's Absence at Kate's Cancer Diagnosis Event Raises Concerns