Prince Harry and Prince William won't be seen hugging and high-fiving at King Charles' Coronation - but experts say the warring brothers will put on a united front for their father.
Buckingham Palace was pleased to announce that Harry will be part of the congregation inside Westminster Abbey for the historic event on May 6, but he may not be welcomed back with open arms.
Despite the "bad blood and betrayal" in recent years, it's claimed that William will "tolerate" his younger brother's presence at the Coronation.
William was the target of many of Harry's allegations in book Spare and his Netflix docu-series, so organisers are reportedly trying to keep the pair as far away from each other as possible.
According to experts, "warm interactions" between the brothers are not anticipated and William has rejected his brother's demand for a meeting before the Coronation happens.
"We know that palace staff is planning every entry, exit, and seat with the battling brothers in mind. The palace's ultimate objective is to avoid conflict," Kinsey Schofield, the host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News.
"William, without a doubt, was the most hurt by Harry's actions. The two have not spoken since the queen's funeral. And certainly not since the Netflix series or book. And despite Harry telling media outlets that he would only attend the coronation if his family received an apology... my sources say that no such apology has happened in private."
It's also suggested that William and wife Kate Middleton still have a "deep love" for Harry, but that does not extend towards his wife, Meghan Markle.
The Duchess of Sussex won't be attending the Coronation as she has decided to remain at home in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
"Both William and [his wife] Catherine will tolerate Harry's presence because, despite the bad blood and betrayal, there is a deep love for him in both of them," Schofield continued. "The same could not be said for Meghan. I think William and Catherine would have had a much harder time navigating Meghan's presence."
According to insiders, Harry was cutely aware that the historic occasion will be "pretty much the most important day" of the King's life and knew he would regret not attending.
However, he is not expected to take part in either the King’s Procession or the Coronation Procession to and from Buckingham Palace, nor will he be on the famous balcony.
The "battling brothers" will allegedly keep their distance while putting on a united front for their father.
It's been reported that William and Harry will be seated several rows away from each other to avoid any huge rows in front of the cameras.
Due to the tensions within the Royal Family, Harry's arrival at Westminster Abbey will be meticulously crafted down to the exact minute.
The Palace will be hoping to avoid any awkward confrontations, so are allegedly putting Harry several rows back behind the senior royals.
"There is no doubt that relations between William and Harry are at an all-time low," royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said.
"They reportedly are not communicating and are unlikely to be seated near each other at Westminster Abbey. If Harry does, as is apparently intended, depart almost immediately for California after the ceremony, it is highly unlikely that any meaningful interactions with any members of the royal family will occur. They know they can't trust him, and he is well aware as to why!"
Harry made a number of allegations against his older brother in Spare, referring to him as 'Willy' throughout.
The Duke of Sussex accused his brother of plotting with their father and revealed details of that sensational reported fight.
William allegedly pushed him to the floor during a row at his Kensington Palace home, leaving him with a ripped necklace and bruises.
Harry said William and Kate encouraged him to wear a Nazi costume to a fancy dress party, which sparked outrage in 2005.
The Duke discussed being told by William to pretend he didn't know him at Eton and his brother's 'alarming' thinning hair.
According to sources, Harry wanted a summit with King Charles and William to discuss their issues before the Coronation.
A source told The Mirror: "Harry has been very clear and his position hasn't wavered – he isn't going to come if he feels the atmosphere will be as toxic as it was during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral.
"He's said he wants to reconcile with his family and it’s their call, but so far nothing has changed."
