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Royal Feud Enters a "New Phase" as William Distances Himself From Harry's Alleged Diana Project

Royal expert believes that William and Kate's bitter feud with Harry and Meghan has "entered a new phase."

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch a flypast, 2018. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch a flypast, 2018. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

Prince William and Kate Middleton have continued to present a united front despite the various controversies challenging the image of the monarchy. Notably, William has distanced himself from Prince Harry's reported documentary project about their late mother, Princess Diana, planned for the 30th anniversary of her death, as ongoing tensions between the feuding brothers show little sign of resolution. Amidst it all, a royal expert highlighted that the Prince and Princess of Wales' diplomatic silence may be their greatest asset when it comes to navigating the Sussexes' presence in the UK.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex seen inside the Palace of Westminster during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.  (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, seen inside the Palace of Westminster during the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II on September 14, 2022, in London, England. (Image Source: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong)

Royal editor Duncan Larcombe believes that "the bitter feud with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has entered a new phase" after the couple reversed 'Megxit' and returned to the UK in August. "Prince William and Kate Middleton have proved the old adage 'actions speak louder than words'," Larcombe told Marie Claire magazine.

The royal editor further emphasized that the future king and queen are exemplifying the classic British attitude of "keeping calm and carrying on." "It is often the subtle signs that count for so much when observing the actions and behaviour of members of the Royal Family," Larcombe concluded. Meanwhile, journalist and royal author Omar Scobie revealed that Harry has been trying to reach out to his elder brother regarding the rumored documentary.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 11:  Princess Diana With Her Sons Prince William And Prince Harry Standing On The Steps Of Wetherby School On The First Day For Prince Harry.  (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Princess Diana with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry standing on the steps of Wetherby School on the first day for Prince Harry. (Image Source: Getty Images | Tim Graham Photo Library)

Scobie disclosed that the Duke of Sussex has "made it no secret that his wish for things moving forward, not just with his father, but with his brother as well, is to reconcile," while appearing on ABC News Studios for the documentary Harry & Meghan: The Return of the Prince. However, he also expressed skepticism about a possible reunion, as reported by GB News.

Meanwhile, broadcaster Dee Dee Dunleavy finds Harry's involvement in a Princess Diana documentary to be "deeply offensive," especially as reports indicate that William has declined to participate. William aims to prevent conflict with his younger brother, who is reportedly unable to market the anniversary due to their ongoing disputes. Dunleavy doubled down on the situation while appearing on News24, stating that another documentary on Daina will only mean more chaos.

(L)Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of United States ; (R)Prince William, Prince of Wales, during a visit to Spiral Skills. (Cover Image Source: (L)Song Haiyuan; (R)Ian Vogler)
(L) Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of the United States; (R) Prince William, Prince of Wales, during a visit to Spiral Skills. (Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Song Haiyuan; (R) Ian Vogler)

"When we talk about a documentary that he won't be part of, what are we actually talking about? Is it this rumored one that Harry is supposedly working on and which I find deeply offensive? We don't need another documentary, whether William is in it or Harry is in it. There have been thousands of words written about Diana. There have been multiple productions, including movies. They bombed. People want to just remember her as she was. And for goodness' sake, can they just let her rest in peace?" Dunleavy highlighted. The Sussexes are rumored to be producing the project through their Archwell Foundation in collaboration with Netflix.

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