“For Harry, things have never moved on, really, since his mother died.”

Amidst the ongoing challenges faced by the royal family, including the health struggles of both King Charles and Kate Middleton as they undergo treatment for cancer, the enduring strain in the relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William persists, with Queen Camilla finding herself at the heart of the discord.

Despite the weight of Charles and Kate’s health battles, Prince William has found solace and companionship in Queen Camilla, forging a stronger connection with her as they navigate their royal obligations and provide unwavering support to their respective spouses during this trying time.

Observing this shift, BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond remarked to Express, “Recent developments have undoubtedly brought Prince William and Queen Camilla into a closer orbit, their shared experiences drawing them together as they uphold their royal responsibilities and stand by their loved ones.”

Harry is not supportive of William’s relationship with Camilla — in part, due to his continued loyalty to their late mother, Princess Diana. Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror, “He really distrusts that William actually gets on rather well now with Camilla—Harry will see this as a betrayal,” Quinn said. “He was shocked when William realized that Camilla, far from being the monster they thought her when they were children, is actually a rather nice woman.”
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The update is not a surprising one — upon learning of Charles’ cancer diagnosis and returning to the U.K. to visit him, a source told theTelegraph in February that Harry made a point to avoid his stepmother. He allegedly “preferred not to be in the same room with his stepmother when he spoke to the King about his cancer diagnosis,” an insider told the outlet, per Cosmopolitan.

Quinn, however, added that Camilla has a certain touch that makes her easy to speak to. “She is exceptionally good at listening with a sympathetic ear and William has definitely warmed to that,” he added. “Harry, on the other hand, sees this as one more example of William letting the side down—for Harry, things have never moved on, really, since his mother died.”