Prince William is said to be attempting to block any chance of Prince Harry potentially returning the Firm to protect his wife Kate Middleton, according to a royal expert.
The Prince of Wales is dealing with "his own private turmoil" after Kate's recent abdominal surgery and his father King Charles' cancer diagnosis and he will not allow the duke to "breeze back into the family" because he does not trust him, according to royal commentator Helena Chard.
The expert said it is in Harry's best interest "to keep associated" with the Royal Family as it represents "continuity, stability and pride".Ms Chard's remarks come after it was claimed that the estranged prince would be willing to step in for a temporary royal role while the monarch is unwell, the Mirror reports.
However, a source close to William has said there is "no chance" he would allow his younger brother back in, regardless of the circumstances.
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