Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with his family
In short
Prince Harry said in an interview that he wants to reconcile with his family, according to Russian outlets. RIA Novosti reported that he and Meghan Markle moved to Britain with their children at the end of August. The couple's press office later said his words were not meant as a dig at his brother or any other relative.
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Prince Harry said he wants to reconcile with the British royal family, TASS, RBC and RIA Novosti reported on 20 October. RBC described him as the younger son of King Charles III and said he wants to restore relations despite disagreements with his father and his elder brother, Prince William. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
According to RIA Novosti, Harry made the remarks in an interview with an American outlet, after returning to Britain. He said: "Some people do not want us to reconcile. I want us to reconcile. Especially given everything that is happening in the world, the most important thing is reconciliation." He also said that "scars remain forever" but that one has to work on one's perception of the past, adding that there is already too much drama in the world and in people's lives to keep quarrelling with family. [ 3 ]
RIA Novosti reported that at the end of August Harry and his wife Meghan Markle moved to Britain with their children for a long period, six years after their conflict with the royal family. It said they left Britain in 2020 after that conflict, giving up royal duties. After the interview, the press office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told British media that Harry's words were not an attempt to hit his brother or any other member of his family. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The documents give no sign of a response from the royal family, so the significance is limited to Harry's public statement. RBC noted that he has disagreements with his father and elder brother.
Key facts
- Prince Harry said he wants to reconcile with his family. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- RBC said he wants to restore relations despite disagreements with his father, King Charles III, and his elder brother, Prince William. [ 2 ]
- RIA Novosti reported that Harry, Meghan Markle and their children moved to Britain for a long period at the end of August, six years after the conflict with the royal family. [ 3 ]
- Harry said in the interview: "Some people do not want us to reconcile. I want us to reconcile." [ 3 ]
- Harry said that "scars remain forever" but that one must work on one's perception of the past. [ 3 ]
- After the interview, the press office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told British media that his words were not an attempt to hit his brother or any other family member. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the royal family has responded to Harry's remarks. None of the documents reports a reaction from the royal family.
- Which outlet carried the interview. RIA Novosti's text refers only to an interview with an American outlet, and the name is not given in the available text.
- The press office's clarification that the remarks were not aimed at Harry's brother or other relatives. Only RIA Novosti reports it, and it does not say what prompted it.