Prince Harry and Prince William's Rift Persists: Harry's Recent Visit to the UK

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Despite the ongoing rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, the Duke of Sussex stayed with his uncle Charles Spencer at Althorp House, the childhood home of Princess Diana, during his recent trip to the UK for the funeral of his uncle Lord Robert Fellowes. Harry's visit was 'in a personal capacity,' and he was reportedly on 'remarkably good form.' However, he and William did not speak to each other during the service. The relationship between the brothers has been described as 'very bad' but not 'irreparable.'

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