Despite whispers of a behind-the-scenes peace effort between the Sussexes and the royal household, Prince William appears firmly unwilling to reengage with his younger brother, according to multiple royal sources.

Over the past week, British tabloids reported that representatives for King Charles and Prince Harry had allegedly met in London for what was described as a low-profile attempt at reconciliation. Candid photos said to capture aides from both sides added fuel to the speculation, though no formal confirmation has been issued by either camp.

While some insiders cautiously described the supposed meeting as “a step in the right direction,” the Mirror reports that any mending of the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William remains unlikely. One anonymous source even suggested that repairing the fraternal relationship could be “a different matter entirely” compared to smoothing tensions with their father, King Charles.

Commentators have also noted the absence of Prince William and Princess Catherine in these reported discussions. Royal columnist Richard Eden remarked that neither the Prince nor Princess of Wales had been invited to participate — and if they had, he implied, they likely would have declined. “There will be no olive branches offered,” he wrote, adding that no meetings would take place “until William and Catherine receive apologies from the Sussexes.”