Richard Fitzwilliams

“That continues to be his big mistake. He cannot be trusted. [The Sussexes] had already launched brutal attacks on the royal family [with their tell-alls]. Family disputes are bitter. But numerous interventions from 'friends' and interviews like Harry's in GQ make this highly unlikely.”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26

Fitzwilliams said Harry's public peace offering is undermined and that interventions from friends make reconciliation unlikely.

“The peace offering is already undermined as it is public,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26

Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that Harry's willingness to publicly discuss strained family relationships makes the royals reluctant to reconcile.

“It is a fine military charity, and the king is head of the armed forces. What happens will be very important indeed. And next year does mark 30 years since Princess Diana's tragic death. The way that it is commemorated could deepen the rift between the brothers, or it could mean a form of reconciliation takes place.”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Richard Fitzwilliams said the way Diana's death is commemorated could deepen the rift or lead to reconciliation.

“William deeply resents the way the Sussexes have monetized their royal connections,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said William deeply resents how the Sussexes have monetized their royal connections.

“The Sussexes, as non-working royals, have the advantage as they are in situ and can do what they like. This does not mean that they will be accepted by the royal family in any of their activities in the coming months. … [But] it may be impossible to totally shut them out, given the international pull of their brand.”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Richard Fitzwilliams said the Sussexes can do what they like as non-working royals but may not be accepted by the royal family.

“The Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham in July,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19

Richard Fitzwilliams noted the Invictus Games will be held in Birmingham in July as a potential test of the brothers' relationship.

“The King’s letter restated the facts without giving them much of a chance to 'clarify' things. It was clearly intended as a slap on the wrist and evidence that the King didn’t trust them. Unfortunately, nothing is going to stop matters becoming a circus, with royal engagements overshadowed by what they get up to,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams said the king's letter was intended as a slap on the wrist and evidence that the king did not trust Harry and Meghan.

“It is simply impossible to anticipate the way this may go. It is only clear that, whatever their motives and mistakes, the Sussexes are news whatever they do. That strengthens their hand because it gives them a very high profile. This has nothing to do with the rights and wrongs of any issues involved,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams said the Sussexes' ability to generate news strengthens their hand regardless of their motives or mistakes.

“The current situation with the King’s letter about their status and the Sussexes response is a total mess. The raising of the security issue which, in the Sussexes view, is a further example of the risks they face, was, in fact, highlighting the incompetence on their part as no proper recce [reconnaissance] has been done during term by their team,”

Richard Fitzwilliams · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18

Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that the situation around the king's letter and the Sussexes' response is a total mess.