The long-standing royal rift between Prince William and Prince Harry is poised for a potentially uncomfortable public display, with the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States serving as a likely flashpoint. Despite reports indicating that the brothers are not currently on speaking terms, both are expected to attend matches to support Team England. According to sources cited by The Sun, Prince William is planning a trip to the U.S., prompting security and intelligence teams from both the UK and US to begin preparations for his visit, suggesting a highly orchestrated, and likely tense, encounter.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, Prince William and Kate Middleton are already scheduled to be in the U.S. for the July 4th celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly being excluded from these official festivities. A source informed Page Six that while senior royals are hoped to attend this significant Anglo-American event, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not being working royals, will not receive an invitation unless specifically extended by the Royal Family themselves.

The brothers' strained relationship is well-documented, marked by extended periods of silence. Their last public appearance together was at a memorial service in Norfolk in August 2024, where insiders claimed no words were exchanged between them. Since then, Prince Harry's subsequent visits to the United Kingdom have been meticulously managed to prevent any direct interaction with Prince William, who often cites a