Prince William has "closed his mind" to a "reconciliation" with his younger brother Prince Harry amid the ongoing rift, according to a royal expert.

The brother's relationship has been in a downward spiral since 2019 and has only worsened following the release of the Duke of Sussex's explosive memoir Spare in January 2023. In the book, Harry was rather critical of his older brother, whom he accused of once "physically assaulting" him.

As Christmas draws closer it could be the time for a reconciliation between William and Harry but a royal expert has dismissed the idea and said William has "moved on with his life". Royal expert Jennie Bond spoke exclusively to OK! and said the brothers won't be spending the festive period together as "feelings are much too raw between the brothers."

The TV presenter and journalist continued: "And frankly, I think William has closed his mind to thoughts of reconciliation any time soon and has simply moved on with his life.

"It’s probably his coping mechanism, just as Harry says he blocked out all feelings about losing his mother for the first few years after Diana’s death.

Adding: "William will probably have to deal with the rift with Harry one day, but right now he is making his mark as Prince of Wales and enjoying great popularity and a wonderfully happy home life."

It comes after speculation emerged that Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are "keen for reconciliation" with the Royal Family after the prince reportedly called his father, King Charles, for his birthday earlier this month – ending a six-month stalemate between the two. This prompted speculation as to whether Harry and Meghan would be invited to spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham House, where they traditionally stay during the festive period.

But royal expert Jennie said if this was the case it could cause "major disruption" and "upset" for William and Kate. She explained: "I can’t see how Charles could invite Harry and Meghan without causing major disruption and upsetting William and Kate, who would presumably refuse to attend.

"So I don’t think they will be invited for Christmas." With Harry and Meghan unlikely to spend Christmas with the rest of the Royal Family, but instead are thought to be in California, Jennie added: "But perhaps the New Year is possible if the rumours are correct.

"A new year, a new leaf and I am certain that, in spite of all that has been so painfully said and done, the King loves his younger son very much and would like nothing better than to mend bridges with him and get to know his two grandchildren.

"Small steps and in the right direction, but personally I think it’s still a bit early to expect Harry and Meghan to be flying over. Maybe in the coming year though."

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