‘It’s a mixed bag’: Prince William’s comments about family seem to be a subtle dig at his brother Harry

Prince William made a few unexpected jokes alluding to the relationship between him and his brother, Prince Harry, this week during a visit to the Army Air Corps (AAC). 

Up until now William has remained relatively tight-lipped about his brother and the rift that has grown between them. In fact, palace sources have claimed that the future King doesn’t even like Harry’s name being mentioned around him. William likely won’t ever directly address the ongoing situation. But apparently he will make jokes about it.

William talks about seeing loved ones

While talking to soldiers as their Colonel-In-Chief the Prince asked the pace of life at the base in Wattisham, Suffolk. According to an article from the Telegraph, it was then he asked about how often they saw loved ones quipping, “some of them might not want to see you that much.” He told the soldiers “it’s a mixed bag.”

A mixed bag indeed, William would know all about this. His seems like a rather discreet acknowledgment of the relationship between William and Harry. The two brothers have hardly spoken to each other since the Duke of Sussex decided to step down from his royal duties and move to the U.S. back in 2020. Their relationship has only deteriorated more with every interview and public statement Harry makes about the royal family.

The last time William and Harry were pictured together was in September 2022 in which the brothers seemed to put on a united front for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Since then they have not made much of an effort to keep in contact. 

Reconciliation seems unlikely for the two princes

Although Prince Harry recently expressed his desire for reconciliation with his family across the pond in a recent interview, it doesn’t look like William is all that bothered. Royal insiders have claimed that William is unable to forgive his brother for the interviews and memoirs he published in 2023.

However, other insiders have claimed that Kate Middleton is sympathetic towards Harry and wants to see the royal family united once more. Sources reported that she has been speaking with the wayward Prince despite William urging her not to. Could Kate possibly help the brothers somewhat mend the rift that’s opened up between them?

Whether the two princes make up or not, William’s statement at the air force base in Wattisham seems to be the first time he’s even alluded to the feud between him and his brother. Does his joke regarding the matter suggest his stance is softening somewhat? Or was it even an intentional dig in the first place? Either way, it’s unlikely we’ll see William change his opinions about his brother anytime soon.