Prince Harry reached out to estranged brother William before his UK visit: ‘It isn’t normal’
Oh, brother.

Prince Harry reportedly reached out to his estranged brother, Prince William, ahead of his recent trip to the UK — and it was a non-starter.

Following news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Harry, 39, caught an urgent flight out of Los Angeles International Airport to London and went to see his ailing father, 75.

The father and son meeting reportedly lasted for under an hour, and Harry spent just 24 hours in the country before returning back to his wife, Meghan Markle, 41, and their kids Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2, in California.

During his visit, Harry also stayed at a luxury London hotel that’s open to the public, rather than staying with family at a royal residence.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry didn’t see Prince William or Kate Middleton during his recent trip to the UK to see King Charles. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Prince Harry and Prince William.

Prince Harry and Prince William remain estranged. Getty Images
Prince Harry, King Charles, and Prince William smiling together when the boys were teens.

Harry jumped on a plane to see Charles after his father’s cancer diagnosis, but he didn’t see Prince William while the brothers were in the same country. Getty Images
According to People, Prince Harry is thought to have reached out to Prince William, 41, ahead of his trip, but a source close to the household told the outlet, “It would be the normal run of things to go and see your sister-in-law who’s had a serious operation and also see your niece and nephews. But it isn’t normal. It’s terribly sad.”

The source was referring to how Kate Middleton is reportedly on the mend from a planned abdominal surgery, and she’s been recovering behind closed doors since being discharged from the hospital on Jan. 29, at her home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.

Since then, Prince William has dodged questions about her recovery, which has prompted conspiracy theories about her whereabouts and condition. He’s attended many events without his wife, and she’s been missing from the public for two months, except for one brief outing in a car with her mother.

Kate Middleton looking bored sitting next to Prince Harry.

Harry didn’t visit Kate Middleton during his trip to the UK, even though his sister-in-law is recovering from surgery. Getty Images
Prince William, Prince Harry, and Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.

The rift remains between Prince William, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. Getty Images
Prince William walking next to Prince Harry.

Insiders called it “sad” that Prince William and Prince Harry didn’t see each other during Harry’s visit to their ailing father. Getty Images
William’s failure to accept overtures from Harry can be attributed to Harry airing his brother’s dirty laundry in his book “Spare,” his Netflix special, “Harry & Meghan,” and various interviews. Prince Harry has alleged that Prince William physically attacked him during a 2019 argument about Markle.

“He grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor. I landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me. I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,” Harry described in his memoir.

However, royal author Robert Lacey told People that William isn’t only avoiding Harry because of their personal bad blood.

“This is all to do with William’s wish to protect the institution of the monarchy, which he feels Harry can’t be trusted with,” he said.

“I don’t think William will ever agree to readmission of Harry into the family unless he clearly apologizes and moves forward.”

Prince William, King Charles, and Prince Harry laughing at something on William’s phone.

King Charles is ailing but his sons William and Harry still won’t mend fences. Getty Images
Queen Camila, King Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry.

The royal family has been in chaos as King Charles has stepped back from his duties after his cancer diagnosis. Getty Images
Prince William and Prince Harry in uniform.

“The family torment is an open sore,” biographer Catherine Mayer said. Samir Hussein/WireImage
“The family torment is an open sore. There is such a profound breach there,” Catherine Mayer, author of the biography “Charles: The Heart of a King,” told the outlet.

A source told the Daily Mail that Harry would have met with William during the former’s UK visit, had there been an invite.

“The duke’s primary reason to travel to the UK is to visit his father. If the opportunity were to arise to see the Prince of Wales then the duke would have gladly accepted it,” the insider said.

Prince William and Prince Harry.

Harry would have “gladly” seen William during his visit to the UK, if William had asked, sources said. Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince William smiling at Prince Harry when they were younger.

William feels that Harry “can’t be trusted” with the “institution of the monarchy,” sources told People. WireImage
The royal family looking somber.

Harry has reportedly offered to step in and help the royal household amid various health crises, but they will “manage” without him, a former employee said. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
With Charles stepping back from royal duties as he undergoes cancer treatment, and Middleton sitting out of royal engagements, the royals are going through a major reshuffle.

Amid the various health crises in the royal family, Harry has reportedly offered his services to the household during this time, but they will “manage” without him, according to Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales.

“I’m sure Harry has offered to help, but I think at the moment they’re able to carry on and manage as they are — other members of the royal family are available to step in while key figures are recuperating, so it’s unlikely Harry will need to,” Harrold told The Post.

“There’s obviously quite a few members of the royal family — they’re certainly not short of them — who can step up when in need. It’s not impossible for Harry to get more involved, though.”

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