The rift between the royal brothers continues to grow, with Prince William and Kate Middleton—still firmly rooted in royal tradition—standing in contrast to Prince Harry’s rebellious path. Growing up as the second child, Prince Harry detailed his struggles in his explosive memoir. Meanwhile, Prince William and Princess of Wales, now devoted parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are reportedly anxious, especially when it comes to shielding their children from the shadows of Prince Harry’s most unsettling revelations.

Despite growing up in the royal spotlight, Prince William, now reportedly estranged from Prince Harry, fears the Duke’s shocking revelations should never reach his children.

Princess Charlotte’s role as the “spare” to future King Prince George has Prince William and Kate Middleton quietly concerned. Speaking to PEOPLE, royal biographer Robert Hardman noted the late Queen Elizabeth “understood being second place in a strictly hierarchical family,” which shaped her compassion for royals like Princess Margaret and Prince Harry. In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry called himself “Plan B.” Now, Prince William and Princess of Wales are determined to protect Princess Charlotte from that same emotional fate, though it may not be easy.

Prince William, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman, views one of his top priorities as making royal life less intimidating for his children, especially as he prepares to be King. Meanwhile, in his memoir Spare, Prince Harry laid bare the painful realities of being the “spare,” describing feelings of neglect and rivalry with his brother. As Princess Charlotte grows, she may one day be named Princess Royal, though, like her great-aunt Princess Anne, she could decline the title altogether. Growing up as the "spare" and now stripped of security, Prince Harry’s candid BBC interview has further fueled Prince William’s anger.

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Amid the drama surrounding Meghan Markle’s HRH title and Prince Harry’s latest BBC interview, Prince William’s patience is reportedly wearing thin, fueling tension within the royal family.

As reported by The Daily Beast, Prince Harry’s recent BBC interview has left the royal family reeling, described as “stunned and frustrated” behind palace walls. Prince William is said to be plotting a bold move: stripping Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their royal titles once he takes the crown. 

During Prince Harry’s BBC interview, following his unsuccessful legal challenge over UK security, he spoke about wanting to reconcile with his family, acknowledging that continuing to fight was pointless and that life is precious. However, he also revealed his concerns about the safety of his wife and children, expressing doubt that he could ever bring them back to the UK. Meanwhile, as Prince William grows increasingly frustrated, he is determined to protect his children from The Duke's darkest secrets, suggesting the royal rift is only deepening.

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