Despite the Duke of Sussex’s expressed willingness to mend fences with the royal family, a well-known royal expert suggests that both the King and the Prince of Wales are displaying signs of reluctance.

The rift between the Duke of Sussex and his family deepened after he and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from their royal duties and levied various allegations against the monarchy in a Netflix documentary series, the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, and television interviews.

Jenny Bond, a former royal correspondent at the BBC, shared on Times Radio that it seems the King’s second son, the Duke of Sussex, is not the one impeding efforts for reconciliation with the Windsors.

She noted that initially, it was the Duke of Sussex who demanded an apology, insisting that any reconciliation hinged on addressing perceived slights towards his wife.

However, recent developments suggest a shift in dynamics.

There are whispers that the Duke of Sussex harbors love for his family and is open to forgiveness, albeit not without reservations.

This sentiment has been publicly expressed by him on multiple occasions.

It appears that the resistance to reconciliation now emanates more from the King and the Prince of Wales.

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Bond remarked that once the Prince of Wales sets his mind on a course of action, altering his stance becomes exceedingly challenging, aligning with known aspects of his character.

She emphasized the passage of time as a potential remedy for healing wounds but cautioned that it could also entrench individuals further in their positions, expressing hope for reconciliation in the years ahead.

The absence of both the Duke of Sussex and his father from the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in London further fueled speculation regarding strained relations within the royal family.

The event unfolded without their presence, prompting discussions about the underlying tensions.