Prince William’s ‘Water off a Duck’s Back’ Strategy Targets Sussexes — Expert

Dolly BhamrickTue, November 10, 2026 at 7:14 AM UTC

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Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship remains strained, with reconciliation making little progress despite Harry’s desire to reconnect. Meanwhile, a former friend of Harry has revealed how William and Kate Middleton handle the ongoing tensions, describing their approach as ignoring the Sussexes’ controversies.

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Speaking to JJ Anisiobi on Daily Expresso, Harry’s former friend Charlotte Griffiths suggested that William is unlikely to take the first step towards reconciliation. She pointed to Harry’s recent GQ interview, in which the Duke expressed his desire to reconnect with his brother.

However, the former friend questioned Harry’s timing. The interview coincided with an important state visit at Buckingham Palace, where William and Kate were carrying out their royal duties. Griffiths argued that Harry’s comments overshadowed the occasion and did little to help repair their relationship.

The former friend also suggested that an apology would be an important step towards reconciliation, but she did not believe Harry was close to offering one. She further questioned whether William had any incentive to reopen the relationship while the public disagreements continued.

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Instead, Griffiths described the Prince and Princess of Wales’ approach as a ‘water off a duck’s back’ strategy, in which they refuse to engage with the controversy surrounding the Sussexes.

“They just ignore they let it wash over them. They don’t let all the muck and the rumor touch them and they are like the Teflon Prince and Princess of Wales,” she explained. According to the former friend, William and Kate avoid reacting to the rumors and criticism because doing so could undermine their approach.

Any public response from the future King could draw him into another round of disagreements with Harry. She believes this strategy is working in William’s favor. Despite the continued attention surrounding the Sussexes, the Prince of Wales has largely stayed focused on his royal responsibilities rather than engaging in public disputes.

For now, William appears unlikely to change that approach, leaving the possibility of a reconciliation with Harry uncertain.

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