The air between Prince William and Prince Harry has grown noticeably frosty. A glaring silence has replaced their once-strong bond. The real reason behind this royal estrangement goes beyond typical sibling rivalry. The complexity of personal and security issues deeply roots the strain.

(Photo: Instagram) The pair has a strained relationship

Security Concerns Create a Chasm

The primary sticking point? Security. Prince Harry, fiercely protective of his family, has faced a relentless battle for adequate security since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.

According to a close friend, "Harry is frightened and feels the only person who can do anything about it is his father."

Despite repeated pleas to his father, King Charles, Harry's calls have gone unanswered. This lack of response has only fueled his frustration and feelings of abandonment.

In May, Harry returned to the U.K. to celebrate the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary, a proud achievement. However, his father's absence was glaring. Harry wanted to discuss his ongoing security battle and believed that only his father could address it.

A royal insider reveals, "His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King's health, but those calls go unanswered too."

Family Tensions Boil Over

The rift between the brothers is not just about security. Prince William has aligned himself with their father, further straining his relationship with Harry. The tensions date back to when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal roles. Their move shocked the world.

At the Sandringham Summit in January 2020, Queen Elizabeth, future King Charles, and Prince William assured Harry that their security would remain intact during the transition. However, this promise was soon broken.

(Photo: Instagram) Prince William has sided with his father over Harry's issues

A royal insider alleges, "The Queen made it clear that effective security was necessary due to the threats against them. However, somewhere along the line, there was interference."

Harry and Meghan's police protection was withdrawn, leaving them to fend for themselves. This move, enacted by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC), has been a source of bitterness for Harry.

A Father's Silence

Harry’s frustration has grown as his father’s silence persists. Despite a positive meeting in February following King Charles's cancer diagnosis, their communication has deteriorated. The family publicly revealed their rift in 2020, marked by blistering attacks and unresolved tensions. For Harry, security remains the most significant issue.

Sources close to the Duke of Sussex reveal that King Charles no longer takes his son’s calls or responds to his letters. Harry is deeply concerned for the safety of his wife, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He has repeatedly asked his father for help, only to be met with silence.

“Harry is determined to protect his own family at all costs,” a source close to the situation says.

In the ITV documentary "Tabloids on Trial," Prince Harry voiced his fears that negative press could provoke a violent attack on his wife.

"All it takes is one lone actor," he said, explaining why he hasn’t brought Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet back to the U.K.

A Royal Roadblock

The constitutional role of the monarch complicates matters. Although King Charles has no governmental power to grant police protection, Harry believes his father could intervene. The court also rejected Harry's offer to cover the cost of police protection. The unresolved issue has created an impenetrable wall between Harry and Charles, leading to complete silence from the King.

As Harry and Meghan build their new life in Montecito, California, the palace remains mindful of the past.

(Photo: Instagram) Harry is unimpressed by his father's silence

The insider notes, "Charles’ fear is a repeat of the past. When his wife divorced the institution, she took the headlines, overshadowed his work and became a global superstar."

RAVEC, which includes the Home Office, the Metropolitan Police, and the Royal Household, ultimately enacted the security downgrade. Although the King has no direct involvement, his staff sits on the committee. Harry, whose annual threat assessment hasn't been updated since 2019, perceives his father as the roadblock.