Prince Harry is making it clear that he wants peace with his family, and his latest comments suggest he is increasingly focused on rebuilding relationships rather than revisiting old disagreements.
In a new interview with GQ, published on October 20, 2026, the 42-year-old Duke of Sussex addressed his complicated relationships with his father, King Charles III, and his older brother, Prince William.
© Getty ImagesHarry acknowledged the emotional impact of their estrangement and explained why he still believes their differences can be resolved.
His latest statements come after a major change in his personal life. Harry and Meghan Markle returned to live in the United Kingdom in August 2026 with their two children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.
© Meghan Markle/ InstagramThe move has brought the Sussex family geographically closer to the royals, although it remains unclear whether the brothers are any closer to repairing their relationship.
Prince Harry Says Reconciliation With the Royal Family Is His Priority
During his interview with GQ journalist Zach Baron, recorded in New York in September, Harry was asked whether he grieves the fractured relationships with his father and brother. He answered yes, describing family estrangement as an experience many people understand.
© Getty ImagesThe Duke of Sussex explained that disagreements between siblings and between parents and children are not unique to the royal family. He also suggested that the public's interest in his situation may reflect people's own struggles with difficult family relationships.
Harry emphasized that he wants those relationships to improve, regardless of how complicated the past has been. His central message was unmistakable: "The most important thing is to reconcile."
Prince Harry Addresses the Pain of His Relationship With Prince William
The relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William has remained one of the most closely followed family disputes in modern royal history. Once regularly photographed together at royal engagements, the brothers have spent years navigating a highly publicized breakdown in their relationship.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesTheir estrangement intensified after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The Sussexes subsequently discussed their experiences within the monarchy in interviews and documentaries, while Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare, revealed further details about tensions within the family.
Despite that history, Harry's latest remarks suggest he is open to a different future. He acknowledged that emotional wounds do not necessarily disappear, even when people decide to move forward. As he put it, "Scars stick around forever."
According to reporting by HOLA!, Harry and William have not resumed contact, and there has been no public indication that the Prince of Wales has agreed to reconciliation talks.
Prince Harry's Spokesperson Clarifies Comments About His Brother
One of Harry's comments attracted particular attention because it raised questions about whether he was criticizing family members who might not want to repair their relationships.
© PA Images via Getty ImagesHis representatives moved quickly to clarify his meaning. A Sussex spokesperson stated that the remarks were "absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother" or any other relative. The spokesperson explained that Harry was speaking about family disagreements generally, rather than accusing Prince William or another royal of resisting reconciliation.
Harry's interview was published on the same day King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed the Sultan of Oman to Windsor Castle.
© POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesHarry's office also denied that the interview had been deliberately scheduled to coincide with the state visit, explaining that GQ controlled the publication timing.
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Moved Back to the UK
Harry's reconciliation comments carry additional weight because he and Meghan have already made a significant change to their family life. After spending approximately six years in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to Britain in August.
During his GQ interview, Harry explained that the decision was partly motivated by opportunities for their children, particularly the chance to experience British education and culture. He said that having Archie and Lilibet attend school in the UK had become more meaningful to him than he originally anticipated.
© Getty ImagesHe also spoke positively about being closer to relatives and longtime friends. However, Harry did not announce any plans to resume official royal duties. The Sussexes remain outside the group of working royals.
What Prince Harry Said About King Charles and His Health
Harry's desire to reconnect with his father has been a recurring theme in his recent interviews. In May 2025, he told the BBC that he wanted to repair his relationship with the royal family following a legal defeat concerning his security arrangements in Britain.
At the time, he expressed frustration about the lack of communication with King Charles, who had been diagnosed with cancer in 2024. The King's health had added urgency to Harry's hopes for reconciliation.
© AARON CHOWNAccording to ITV News, Harry indicated that his father was "getting better" during a discussion about illness, grief and family relationships. Although Harry and Charles have reportedly reunited since the Sussexes returned to Britain, the full state of their relationship remains private.
There has been no new public statement from Buckingham Palace confirming that the wider family dispute has been resolved.
Princess Diana's Death Continues to Shape Harry's Perspective
Another important element of Harry's interview was his reflection on losing his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. The Duke of Sussex was just 12 years old when Diana died in a car crash in Paris.
Almost three decades later, he continues to discuss the lasting effects of that loss, particularly how childhood grief can influence adulthood, parenting and relationships.
© Tim Graham Photo Library via GetHarry's GQ appearance also coincided with his work on a MasterClass program about grief and resilience, developed with neuroscientist Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor. Throughout the conversation, he connected his experiences of loss with his efforts to understand difficult family relationships.
He also reflected on the role his mother might have played in his family's life had she survived.
Will Prince Harry and Prince William Reconcile in 2026?
Despite Harry's public optimism, a reunion between the brothers is far from guaranteed. Their relationship has been strained by years of personal disagreements, public revelations, and competing perspectives on what happened during Harry and Meghan's departure from royal life.
© Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe Prince of Wales has not publicly responded to the latest GQ interview, and no new meeting between the brothers has been confirmed.
The Duke of Sussex may not be able to erase the past, but his latest interview suggests he no longer wants the royal family feud to define the future.
