Prince William’s recent friendly meeting with Donald Trump has made things worse between him and his brother, Prince Harry, along with his wife, Meghan Markle. The Sussexes, who have been distanced from the royal family since stepping back from official duties in 2020, are upset by William’s warm interaction with Trump.
William and Trump met after the unveiling of the $1 billion restoration of Notre Dame in Paris. They had a longer conversation at the U.K. ambassador’s residence afterward. The Sussexes feel betrayed by this meeting, especially since Trump has previously criticized Prince Harry. Trump has even suggested that Harry should be deported because of issues with his U.S. visa.
Close sources to Harry and Meghan say the meeting feels like a personal attack. One source said it’s a “betrayal,” and the Sussexes are really hurt by it. They are frustrated that William has interacted with Trump so warmly while Harry can’t even get William to answer his calls. This makes the Sussexes feel insulted, especially since they’ve been struggling with their relationship with the royal family.
Meghan and Harry also fear that William and Trump may have bad-mouthed them during their meeting, adding to their concerns about more negative attention once Trump becomes president. They feel like the situation is making their relationship with the royal family even worse.
Overall, this shows how the tension within the royal family is growing, with the Sussexes still having a difficult time with their relatives. For Harry and Meghan, seeing William get along with Trump highlights the painful distance between them and their family.
