The Duke of Sussex has stated that he wants to repair his difficult relationship with his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William. Speaking to GQ magazine in New York, Prince Harry remarked that the complexity of his family dynamics is a "massively relatable issue for so many people." He noted that sibling disagreements and broken relationships between children and their parents are common occurrences that he frequently hears about from others.
Addressing the public fascination with his family situation, Harry suggested that people might be looking to see how they resolve their issues to help navigate their own personal struggles. He emphasized his personal commitment to a positive outcome, stating, "Some people don’t want it to work out – I want it to work out." He further explained that, given the state of the world, "the most important thing is to reconcile. That’s the key point."
When asked if he believed the "wound" could be healed, Harry expressed optimism, noting that while scars may remain, changing one's perception and mindset—specifically letting go of the past—is something he would encourage everyone to do. He acknowledged that when past events continue to affect everyday life, moving forward becomes more difficult, but he maintained that there is already "enough drama in the world" without continuing to carry issues within his own family.
A spokesperson for the Sussexes later clarified that these comments were made in a general context and were not intended as a critique of Prince William or any other member of the royal family. The interview, which took place last month, was released as the royal family hosted the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle.
Regarding his move back to the UK, Harry described the decision as being driven by a desire for new opportunities and the importance of his children, seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet, experiencing different cultures. He stated that the children are enjoying their new British school, noting that the experience is "so important" for them. He added: “I didn’t know how important it was to me, I always thought it was going to be something I would try and do or that we would try and do, but now they’ve been in school for two weeks they’re loving it and it’s just giving them a whole different experience – don’t worry I’m not criticising American schools.” Additionally, Harry addressed his work on processing grief and trauma following his mother's death, emphasizing that he shares his experiences to help others rather than to seek sympathy, noting that his access to therapy and a support network has been crucial to his own situation. “I certainly don’t want any sympathy. Why? Because I’m a prince. I’ve got a support network around me, I’ve done different forms of therapy, and I put in the work. I wonder where I would be if I didn’t – it could be a very different situation,” he said.
“That’s partly probably why there’s so much fascination …,” he said, adding: “Then people maybe look at us and go: ‘How are you going to work it out?’
“Then: ‘Maybe how I see you’re going to work it out, maybe that will help me work my stuff out’.
