Prince Harry Says He Wants to Reconcile With King Charles and William
Prince Harry is opening up about his hopes of repairing his relationship with his father, King Charles III, and his brother, Prince William, just weeks after moving his family back to Britain.
"The most important thing is to reconcile, that's the key point," Harry said in a new video interview with GQ, published Tuesday, Brit Brief reported.
"I Want It to Work Out"
The interview was recorded in New York in late September for GQ's "One More Question" series and touched on grief, mindset and family. When asked whether the rift with his family could heal, Harry answered, "Yes, of course."
"Some people don't want it to work out. I want it to work out," he said.
A spokesperson later clarified that the remark was not a swipe at William or any other family member.
Harry said family feuds are something many people can relate to, and that people often bring up their own family struggles with him. He encouraged "letting go of the past," but admitted that some things are harder to move past than others. "Scars stick around forever," he said.
He also said there is "enough drama in the world and enough drama in people's lives to continue with issues with family," Just Jared reported.
Why the Family Moved Back to the UK
Harry, Meghan and their two children, ages 7 and 5, moved back to Britain this fall after about six years in California. News of the surprise move broke in August. They are living in a private, non-royal home outside London and will keep their house in Montecito, California, NPR reported. They are not returning to their roles as working royals.
In the GQ interview, Harry said the move was about "opportunities for the family," especially when it came to school.
"Being able to put the kids in a British school has meant a lot to me," he said. "I didn't know how important it was to me." He quickly added, "Don't worry, I'm not criticizing American schools."
Harry said the kids have been enjoying their new schools and settling in with plenty of playdates. He also said it has been "nice to be back" and to be "on UK soil for longer than a few days or a week here or there."
The decision came together quickly. "This wasn't something that we planned for a long time," he said. "For us, it was very short." He added that it would be "good to be outside of the US for the next few months perhaps. Let things settle down for a bit and then we work it out from there."
A Long Royal Rift
Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. In the years since, Harry has spoken openly about his strained relationships with his father and brother, including in the couple's Netflix docuseries and his 2023 memoir, "Spare."
Harry has said he wants to spend more time with his father, who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer. The King's health diagnosis was announced in 2024.
Security Still a Sticking Point
One unresolved issue is the family's security. Harry is in a legal fight with the British government, which declined to provide him and his family with police protection while in the UK. He argues they face risks because they are members of the royal family, not because of their working status. He lost a court battle on the issue last year.
Buckingham Palace generally does not comment on the plans of non-working royals. When news of the move broke in August, there were few public signs that relations between Harry and William were improving, but Harry made clear in the new interview that he is hopeful.
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