Prince Harry, now settled in the United States with his wife Meghan Markle and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, appears to have made a bold statement about where he stands with his older brother, Prince William. Living a quieter life in Montecito, California, the Duke of Sussex has sparked fresh speculation about his bond with the future King—and it’s not looking like a royal reconciliation is on the horizon.
The buzz started when Harry chose to leave Prince William out of a cherished family photo displayed in his home. The picture, featuring a young Harry alongside their late mother, Princess Diana, sits proudly framed just outside his kitchen door. Fans and royal watchers alike are reading this as a clear sign that Harry has made a final call on his strained relationship with William, effectively cutting ties for good.
This revelation came to light after Meghan briefly opened the doors of their Montecito mansion to the press, offering a rare glimpse inside ahead of her new lifestyle brand launch, As Ever. New York Times food reporter Julia Moskin was among those invited in, and she painted a vivid picture of the Sussexes’ cozy yet stylish home. “Unlike the sleek white kitchen showcased in With Love, Meghan, this one’s got character—a weathered wooden island paired with a marble one, a trusty Viking stove, and charming blue-and-white tile accents,” Moskin wrote.
She went on to describe the space in her own words: “There’s an old-school butler’s pantry lined with cabinets full of glassware and tea sets, plus a modern pantry packed with neatly arranged ingredients and snacks. The shelves are stacked with cookbooks by big names like Giada De Laurentiis, Yotam Ottolenghi, and Toni Tipton-Martin, along with a worn copy of From Seed to Skillet—the 2010 gardening and cooking classic by Jimmy Williams.”
But it was Moskin’s mention of that framed photo that caught everyone’s attention: “Just outside the door, a picture of Harry as a little boy with his mom, Princess Diana, takes center stage.” Notably absent? Any trace of William.
The rift between Prince Harry and Prince William has been no secret. It’s been five years since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and left the UK, and the brothers’ relationship has only grown more distant since. Harry’s latest move—excluding William from this personal tribute to their mother—seems to signal that the Duke is ready to move forward without looking back. For royal fans hoping for a truce, this might just be the final nail in the coffin of the once-close sibling bond.
