William and Harry Chat with Family at Uncle’s Intimate Wake, Just Yards Apart

William and Harry chat with family at uncle’s intimate wake, just yards apart. Discover the details of their interaction during the private gathering

Feuding Princes William and Harry Remain Silent at Uncle’s Memorial Service

In a poignant display of the ongoing rift between Princes William and Harry, the brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing "virtually back to back" at their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’ memorial service.

 

The memorial, held on Thursday at St Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, marked a rare occasion where both brothers attended the same event following a prolonged period of estrangement. Harry, who had previously expressed concerns about security, made a secretive trip from his home in the US to pay his respects. William and Harry arrived within minutes of each other but were seated on opposite sides of the church, separated by the aisle and other family members.

 

Eyewitnesses noted that although both princes mingled with other mourners at the wake held in the garden of Lady Jane Fellowes’ home, they did not exchange any words. They were reportedly only about five yards apart at one point during the reception, yet no conversation was observed between them.

 

The service was held 31 days after the passing of Lord Fellowes, who was also Queen Elizabeth II’s Private Secretary and was married to Princess Diana’s sister, Lady Jane Fellowes. Despite the brothers' silence, Rev. Dan Tansey, who led the service, expressed surprise and appreciation at their attendance, noting that it was a “pleasant surprise” to see both princes there.

 

Local sources revealed that the seating arrangement might have been intentionally planned to keep the brothers apart, with family members placed between them. Despite the lack of interaction, the attendance of both princes was seen as a significant step, albeit a modest one, toward reconciliation.

 

The relationship between William and Harry has been strained since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the US. Their interactions have been carefully managed at subsequent royal events, including the funerals of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, where they were often seated separately.

 

The brothers’ ongoing feud and limited communication have been a point of public and media scrutiny. Local resident Martin Ash suggested that the situation might benefit from a reconciliation, drawing parallels to the Gallagher brothers of Oasis, who eventually patched up their differences.

 

As of now, neither Prince William’s office nor Archewell, Harry and Meghan’s charitable foundation, has commented on the matter. The lack of dialogue between the brothers at the memorial service reflects the continued complexity of their relationship amid public and family scrutiny.