PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to live in the UK and enrol their children into British schools has brought a royal feud back into sharp focus.

While has welcomed his son following at Highgrove, that Prince William will .

Princes William and Harry viewing floral tributes for Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.The brothers began drifting apart shortly after Harry met Meghan Markle Credit: AP Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wave to the public.Harry alleged in his memoir that William called Meghan ‘difficult’, ‘rude’, and ‘abrasive’ Credit: Reuters

What happened?

Once united by the loss of their mother, , the brothers began drifting apart shortly after Harry met .

Early friction reared its head in 2018 when William , causing Harry to .

By 2019, after , tensions boiled over during a .

Harry later alleged in his memoir Spare that William called Meghan “difficult”, “rude”, and “abrasive” before knocking him to the floor.

The final breach came in 2020 with when the following and relocated to California to pursue .

In the years following, the rift deepened as the Sussexes released a series of tell-all media projects targeting the .

It began with their , where the couple and , prompting the late ‘s famous response that “.”

The fallout escalated in 2022 with their multi-million-dollar Netflix docuseries criticising palace operations, which drew widespread backlash over .

By 2023, Harry , launching direct attacks on – – while exposing intimate details of private rows with William and .

Where the monarchy stands

With the Sussexes soon to be back on UK soil in , the Royal Family is divided on how to manage their presence.

III reportedly remains receptive to the move, keen to and host private family reunions.

In stark contrast, it’s believed that , remaining and viewing his brother’s return as .

Meanwhile, key royals like and Duchess Sophie are , and may reject any “half-in, half-out” hybrid roles that .

Is reconciliation out of reach?

Prince William’s main focus has been while carrying the weight of royal duties during .

Brits remain divided over the comeback.

revealed just 21% support their return to the UK, while 33% oppose it, and 45% are undecided.

Older generations are particularly resistant, with 57% of over-65s against the move.

Harry continues his work with UK patronages like WellChild and the Invictus Games, but royal experts say .

With the brothers living on the same turf once again, , but William’s door is expected to .