Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Rapprochement: William's Crucial Role in Harry and Charles' Secret Talks

King Charles and Prince Harry's senior aides held a secret peace summit in London. Pictured: The head of communications for Royal Family Tobyn Andreae (left) and Meredith Maines head of communications for The Sussexes (right) with Liam Maguire, who runs the Sussexes' PR team in the UK (centre)

Royal Rapprochement: Prince Harry and King Charles' Aides Hold Secret Peace Talks - But Will It Be Enough to Heal the Wounds of Feud?

In a shocking turn of events, Prince Harry and King Charles' senior aides have secretly met to discuss patching up their fractured relationships. And insiders claim it's all thanks to Prince William's "support and understanding" that this historic meeting took place.

The clandestine summit, held at the exclusive Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) in London, marks a major milestone in the ongoing feud between Harry, his wife Meghan, and the rest of the Royal Family. And while some might say it's too little, too late, royal experts believe this meeting is a crucial step towards healing the deep wounds that have divided the family for years.

While royal experts have claimed a wounded Prince William will feel less inclined to resolve the feud than his father King Charles, they added the monarch would have undoubtedly consulted the heir to the throne before conducting any peace talks with Harry's aides

According to Richard Fitzwilliams, a renowned royal expert, King Charles would never have initiated these peace talks without Prince William's blessing. "The King and Harry are currently not speaking," Fitzwilliams revealed to The Scholarly Note. "This meeting obviously is a sign things are moving forward. The King would never have made these moves without William's support and understanding."

Fitzwilliams added that Prince William has been "furious" at the way Harry and Meghan have behaved, and it's likely he'll never be close to his brother again. "Ideally, the Sussexes might like to drive a wedge between the King and the heir to the throne," he said. "They won't succeed."

Another royal expert, Phil Dampier, agreed that Prince William is unlikely to forgive his brother anytime soon. "I have grave doubts that William will ever forgive his brother," Dampier told The Scholarly Note. "This will confirm his worst fears that Harry and Meghan are trying to manipulate the situation to their own ends."

It is not known whether it was the King or Harry who extended the olive branch (King Charles is pictured with Mr Andreae in November 2024)

But what exactly did these senior aides discuss during their secret meeting? Insiders claim it was a casual gathering, with no formal agenda or pre-planned topics of discussion. However, both sides reportedly had things they wanted to talk about, hinting at a desire to move forward and put past differences behind them.

The meeting took place at the prestigious ROSL, which boasts an impressive membership list and offers its members luxurious dining, clubhouse facilities, and exclusive events programs. It's little wonder that this esteemed institution was chosen as the venue for such a historic gathering.

Representing Harry was his chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, who flew in from Los Angeles to attend the meeting. Joining her were Tobyn Andreae, King Charles' communications secretary, and Liam Maguire, head of the Sussexes' PR team in the UK.

While this development is certainly a step in the right direction, it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to heal the deep-seated wounds that have divided the Royal Family for so long. One thing is certain, however: the road ahead will be long and arduous, requiring patience, understanding, and a willingness to forgive.

Will Prince Harry's efforts to mend fences with his family be successful? Only time will tell. But one thing is clear: this historic meeting marks a crucial turning point in the ongoing saga of the Royal Family's feud. Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues to unfold!

The monarch and his youngest son, Prince Harry, are pictured together in December 2018

Sources said the meeting last week was the first step in a 'rapprochement process' aimed at restoring relations between the Royal Family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (King Charles is pictured on Thursday)

Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary, met with Meredith Maines - who is Harry's chief communications officer, in London