Prince Harry has expressed a desire to repair his strained relationships with his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William, saying reconciliation has become an important personal priority.
In an interview with GQ magazine in New York, the Duke of Sussex said he wanted to move beyond past disagreements despite believing that some people might not support efforts to restore family ties.
“Some people don't want it to work out. I want it to work out,” Harry said. “With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile – that's the key point.”
The prince also reflected on the lasting impact of personal conflicts, encouraging people to reconsider how they approach painful experiences.
“Scars stick around forever,” he said, adding that a person's perception, mindset and willingness to let go of the past could influence the path towards reconciliation.
The interview was conducted in late September and published as members of the Royal Family were carrying out official engagements in Windsor during a state visit by the Sultan of Oman.
A spokesperson for Harry and his wife, Meghan, clarified that the publishers independently decided when to release the interview. The spokesperson also stressed that Harry's comment about some people not wanting reconciliation should not be interpreted as a criticism of Prince William or any other member of the Royal Family.
Harry and Meghan moved to the United States in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as working royals, a decision that was followed by public disagreements and strained family relations.
Last week, the couple undertook their first public engagement together since returning to the United Kingdom during the summer.
