Despite the ongoing rift with his brother, Prince William, Harry maintains close ties with his mother's family as he recently stayed at Althorp House, Diana's birthplace.
- Sep 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - Prince Harry made a poignant visit to Althorp House, the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana, during his recent trip to the U.K. The Duke of Sussex stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer, at the ancestral home following the memorial service for his late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes.
Harry's presence at the service and his visit to Althorp reaffirm his strong bonds with his mother's family. In his memoir "Spare", he described bringing his wife, Meghan Markle, to visit Diana's grave at Althorp for the first time.
Despite the ongoing rift with his brother, Prince William, Harry maintains a close relationship with his maternal cousins. At the funeral service, held at St. Mary's Church in Snettisham, Norfolk, Harry and William sat separately with different groups of their cousins.
Sources revealed that Harry's visit was "in a personal capacity" and that he "flew in and out." While Harry and William were both present at the ceremony, they did not speak to each other. Tensions between the brothers have been widely covered in the media, with sources claiming that their relationship is in a "very bad" state.
Harry's visit to Althorp and his close relationship with his mother's family highlights the complex dynamics within the royal family. Despite the ongoing rift with William, Harry continues to maintain close ties with his maternal relatives, finding solace and support within his mother's family.