Prince Harry and Prince William Hold Divergent Views on Late Mother Diana's Perspective. Prince Harry believes that his late mother, Princess Diana, would have understood and supported his decision to leave the royal family. The Duke of Sussex, along with his wife Meghan Markle, stepped down from royal duties and left the United Kingdom in 2020.
In contrast, his brother, Prince William, thinks their mother would have been appalled by Harry's departure from the family. "Harry was scarred by what his mother went through, and when he saw the same thing happening to Meghan, he knew he had to act," a source told *Star*.
"He's certain his mother would have approved of him leaving the royal family. Diana had tried to do the same, and he thinks she would be proud of him and his new life," the source added.
The insider also highlighted William's differing opinion, saying, "He thinks their mother would be appalled by Harry abandoning his family." "It would break her heart to see brother against brother," they continued. William and Harry have reportedly fallen out and are not on speaking terms since the Duke of Sussex released his memoir *Spare*.
"Diana’s birthday is painful for both Harry and William,” the source explained. “For Harry, he thinks about what could have been, and William is reminded of being without her from such a young age. The loss of their mother cuts deep.”
