Prince William’s Shocking Revelation Over Succession Plans: ‘I Will Be King, Not You!’

Sibling rivalry is universal, but within the British monarchy, it reaches unparalleled intensity. The elder son, Prince William, is destined to inherit the throne, while Prince Harry, once considered “the spare,” has carved out a more rebellious path. Speculation over whether Harry still harbors aspirations of kingship adds fuel to the fire.

The Princess of Wales took months off to focus on her cancer treatment, leaving William to care for his wife and the crown. However, ongoing royal health woes could push him to the end of the feud with his brother. Harry’s tell-all projects have brought negative attention to the Wales family, which is why William wants to be mindful of Catherine’s mental health after her battle with cancer.

The fallout from Harry’s criticisms of the royal family has left deep scars. William, in particular, might be too entrenched in his role as the future king to risk his reputation by reconciling too quickly.

Someone who used to work for the royals has pointed to a sign suggesting Meghan has been trying to resolve tensions with her in-laws. Reports indicate that the Duchess of Sussex is feeling concerned about what will come of the documentary The Lost Prince. Therefore, she reportedly wouldn’t want any new revelations to come out that could sour things further.

If the reports are correct about Meghan working to ease tensions, she’s not the only one trying to mend fences. Many believe that what her sister-in-law, Catherine, wrote in her Christmas message was an olive branch to her estranged brother-in-law.

The Princess of Wales has always had a soft spot for Prince Harry. New reports claim the future queen is working hard to reunite him and her husband. The fact that Harry has been doing his own thing lately, rather than being joined at the hip with Meghan, has scored points with his family. Catherine sees this as the perfect opportunity to strike while the iron’s hot.

Despite all of Harry’s faults, Catherine reportedly still sees him as a little brother and is willing to forgive him. However, if Harry wants his brother and father to forgive him, he’ll need to do more.

Meanwhile, Charles and William have always remained close, but Harry has been the odd one out in recent years. Earlier this year, Charles and Harry reconnected shortly after Charles learned that he had been diagnosed with cancer. In the months since, Harry and Charles have reportedly kept up a relationship but haven’t seen each other.

Harry has reportedly still not spoken to William. It’s been years since the Sussexes spent Christmas with the royals; their last shared holiday was in 2018. By 2019, tensions had already escalated between the brothers, leading to their high-profile exit. That year, Harry and Meghan spent the holiday in Canada, leaving the United Kingdom for six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

This year, not much will change. Harry has publicly stated that due to the Sussex family’s lack of security, he and Meghan would not return to the UK with their kids anytime soon. Even if that stance changes, it’s unclear if their relationship with the royals has improved enough to spend a holiday together.

The dynamic between King Charles and his second child appears to have noticeably shifted in recent months. Harry has expressed fears over negative press coverage of his family, highlighting concerns that even one lone actor could pose a real threat. This fear is one of the primary reasons he has been hesitant to bring his family back to the UK.

The lack of resolution has created a bitter standoff. While the King has no governmental authority over security decisions, Harry reportedly believes that Charles could still influence the matter. Insiders speculate that Charles fears a repeat of past events, recalling how Princess Diana’s public life outshined the monarchy after her separation. Charles is reportedly concerned that Harry and Meghan’s departure may overshadow his hard work.

Harry and Meghan have consistently cited security concerns as a primary reason for their departure. Meghan, in particular, has faced significant press negativity and a lack of support from the royal family.