Prince Harry harboured "genuine hope" of hearing from Prince William and King Charles after publishing his memoir Spare, according to an explosive new Vanity Fair article. The Duke of Sussex reportedly confided in a guest at an event in 2023 that he had not received any contact from royal relatives since the book's release.

Prince William aims to strengthen the royal family amid recent scandals and health challenges. As King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy faces setbacks, William may seek support from less traditional relatives to engage public interest and unite the family.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have made a number of shocking allegations about the royal family, many of which were issued shortly after Queen Elizabeth's death