Prince Harry is reportedly planning to extend an “olive branch” to his big brother, Prince William, and sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, as he attempts to repair his relationship with the royal family—ahead of the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic death.
It’s no secret that the Duke of Sussex has been locked in a long-running rift with his family, most notably with William. However, according to reports, Harry is now hoping to return to the UK more regularly and find a way to rebuild those fractured relationships.
The reported plans follow Harry’s recent visit to the UK, during which he is said to have briefly reunited with King Charles and Queen Camilla, as a source close to the Duke recently suggested to The Times that Harry wants his trips to become more frequent, particularly as the next Invictus Games approach.
“The template for his visits has been working well, so the frequency of trips will increase, especially in the run-up to Invictus,” the source said. “He’ll be coming back and forth a lot more, every few months.”
Sources close to Harry have also claimed that he is keen to make peace with William and Kate, partly because he wants his father to be able to see both of his sons on better terms.
“He misses his brother and sister-in-law, and wants his father to see his sons at peace,” an insider told Heatworld. “On top of that, Diana’s anniversary is coming up and there are all these emotional reasons for wanting to find a way forward.”
Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997. Her 30th death anniversary will take place in 2027, with the milestone likely to prompt renewed public focus on her legacy and sons.
Harry and William have previously put their differences aside to honor their mother. In July 2021, the brothers appeared together at Kensington Palace to unveil a statue of Diana in the Sunken Garden on what would have been her 60th birthday.
However, royal commentator Phil Dampier has suggested that a repeat of that public show of unity may now be difficult.
“William and Harry put aside their differences for the unveiling of the statue of their mother, Princess Diana five years ago, but things are much worse now,” he told the Daily Mail. “I think William would find it very hard to meet Harry, even to honor Diana’s memory.”
For now, any progress between the brothers appears likely to remain private—particularly given the scale of the tensions that have developed since Harry moved away from royal life.
With Diana’s 30th anniversary approaching, however, the emotional significance of the occasion could provide a reason for the family to reconsider their positions.
