A Rift in Royal Bonds: The Changing Dynamics of Harry and William

The bond between Prince Harry and Prince William has been under the microscope for quite some time, and a recent commentary from royal expert Tina Brown sheds light on a pivotal moment that altered their relationship forever.

According to Brown, the turning point came in 2011 when Prince William tied the knot with Kate Middleton.

As William shifted his focus toward his new marriage, the brothers began to drift apart.

Despite this shift, it's worth noting that Harry once referred to Kate as “the sister I've never had and always wanted.” This sentiment highlights that, at least initially, Harry maintained a close connection with the couple.

However, as life progressed, the dynamics changed significantly.

Brown emphasizes that the birth of Princess Charlotte in 2015 marked another crucial juncture in their relationship.

In her book, *The Palace Papers*, Brown explains how Harry started to feel increasingly sidelined as William became more integrated into the Middleton family.

The term “bougie family unit” was used to describe the lifestyle that Harry felt alienated from.

The stark contrast between his experiences and those of his brother's family life left Harry grappling with feelings of displacement.

This sense of being out of place intensified after he witnessed the close-knit nature of the Middleton clan.

The emotional toll was palpable; Harry reportedly found himself in tears over the idyllic family life that William had created.

It seems that the more William embraced his role as a husband and father, the more Harry felt like an outsider looking in.

Fast forward to 2018, when Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows.