Prince William is not very happy that his brother, Prince Harry, shared his private conversation with others.
Harry, 36, has dominated the headlines for days after his bombastic interview with Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey, in which he and his wife discussed their struggles with the royal family.
Shortly after the interview aired, William told the press that he had not spoken to his younger brother about the interview. Days later, journalist Gayle King revealed that he had spoken to Harry, who revealed to him that he had “non-productive” conversations with William and his father, Prince Charles.
The details of the interview – including what exactly was discussed – were not shared, although Harry’s interview included allegations of racism and more against unidentified members of the institution.
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A source told Entertainment Tonight that William, 38, is “deeply distressed by Harry and Meghan’s decision to share private family conversations” with King.
Prince William (right) is “deeply distressed” because Prince Harry (left) shared his private conversation with Gayle King.
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In addition, the media reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hoped that these conversations would initiate the healing process between them and the rest of the royal family.
The source added that William is “fiercely protective” of his wife Kate Middleton after Markle, 39, denied the rumor that she made Middleton cry at the time of her marriage to Harry – in fact, she said the reverse had happened.
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William is “unhappy” with Markle’s decision to name Middleton’s home, 39, in the interview.
William had previously spoken about the interview in an unprecedented manner, assuring the press that the royal family “is very much not a racist family”.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made many allegations in their interview with Oprah Winfrey, including accusations of racism and turning a blind eye to mental health needs. (Photo: Harpo Productions / Joe Pugliese via Getty Images)
The future king is not the only one to struggle with the consequences of the interview. The source told ET that Queen Elizabeth II considered the situation “very disturbing”.
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The queen’s husband, Prince Philip “is in a good mood” today, having recently returned home from a long hospital stay, the source added.
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Representatives of members of the royal family did not immediately respond to Fox News’s request for comment.