Prince William Is ‘Hurt’ Prince Harry Is Absent From Royal Family Amid Coronavirus

Prince Harry may be keeping in touch with the royal family amid the coronavirus pandemic, but Prince William is reportedly disappointed that his brother isn’t in England to support his loved ones amid the health crisis.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially stepped back from their royal duties on March 31 to become financially independent from the royal family. Although many believed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would relocate to a commonwealth country like Canada, the couple reportedly surprised royal insiders by moving to Los Angeles.

A source told Us Weekly that Harry and Meghan’s move has not helped the 35-year-old’s relationship with Prince William. “They speak, but it’s awkward,” the insider explained.

The source claimed William is especially unhappy with Harry’s absence since Prince Charles has been diagnosed with the virus. “He’s hurt that Harry isn’t in London to support the family amid the coronavirus outbreak,” the insider added.

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While Prince William isn’t pleased with his brother at the moment, Prince Charles has cherished the time he has been able to speak with Harry. “Charles found a great deal of comfort in their conversations while he was recuperating from coronavirus,” the source revealed.

The Duke of Sussex reportedly feels guilty about leaving his family during a hectic time, however, he believes the decision was best for his family. Nonetheless, the royal has reportedly reached out to friends to vent his frustrations about his current situation.

“Like any household right now, there are ups and downs. To his credit, he tries to shield Meghan from his stress. So he’ll confide to friends in the U.K. over the phone,” the insider explained.

Prince Harry and Meghan first announced their plan to step back from their senior royal roles on Jan. 8.

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” the statement read.

“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.”