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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Prince William and King Charles Don't Have a "Rift," But Experience "Personal and Competitive Tensions," Per Royal Source

Prince William and King Charles wearing black suits looking somber.

After King Charles and Prince Harry reunited during the Duke of Sussex's recent U.K. trip, recent reports have suggested that The King and Prince William are at odds with each other. Royal expert Tina Brown even suggested that the Prince of Wales's "parenting dedication always seems couched as a tacit criticism of The King's own paternal deficiencies." But according to multiple palace insiders, there's no issues between The King and his heir.

"It's evident there's an attempt to manufacture division between them, when in reality, no such rift exists," a source told the Daily Mail. "In truth, their relationship is as strong as ever, they are aligned in their work, with many areas of shared interest, and united in their vision for the role of the Royal Family."

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