It’s hard to believe that Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for more than a decade. Their royal wedding was a grand affair, setting a high bar for any royal event to follow. Just a few years later, William had the opportunity to witness his younger brother, Prince Harry, marry Meghan Markle in another widely celebrated royal event. However, what was once a close relationship between the two brothers has become strained over time, with Meghan and Harry’s marriage reportedly causing friction between them and the future king.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding was unique for several reasons. Meghan, a former US television star, was an unconventional addition to the Royal Family. Notably, Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, was unable to attend the wedding, leading King Charles (then Prince Charles) to walk her down the aisle. Meghan also made a bold choice, asking Charles to meet her halfway down the aisle, signaling her independence as a modern woman entering royal life.
However, not all aspects of the event were celebratory for Prince William. In his memoir Spare and in other reports, it was revealed that William had concerns over Meghan wearing jewelry from their late mother, Princess Diana’s collection. He even sought assurances from the Queen on this matter, feeling that Meghan’s connection to Diana’s legacy might not align with royal tradition, though his own wife, Kate Middleton, had previously worn pieces from Diana’s collection.
Harry & William’s Relationship
Before the wedding, Prince William had reservations about the speed of Harry and Meghan’s relationship. William reportedly advised Harry to take his time in getting to know Meghan, which angered Harry. Despite this, William was initially thrilled that his brother had found someone who made him happy. However, over time, Harry felt that William and Kate hadn’t done enough to help Meghan adjust to royal life, creating further tension.
Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018 was a public success, but behind the scenes, the relationship between the brothers had begun to deteriorate. This eventually led to the well-documented split between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family, with Harry and Meghan relocating to the US to pursue their own ventures.
William & Kate’s Move into the US
Recently, it has been reported that William and Kate are making moves to expand their charitable endeavors in the United States, filing for a trademark to establish their Royal Foundation across the pond. This development has reportedly come as a surprise to Meghan, who may view it as William and Kate stepping into the territory that she and Harry have carved out for themselves in America.
With the Sussexes focusing on their business ventures and the Waleses expanding their influence, the tension between the two royal couples appears far from resolved. The question remains whether the brothers will ever reconcile, or if their paths will continue to diverge as they both work on separate projects on different continents.