King Charles has reportedly brought in his new deputy private secretary, Theo Rycroft, to help end the long-running feud between Prince William and Prince Harry. Rycroft, a former diplomat known for staying calm in difficult situations, has been given the task of getting the two brothers talking again. Insiders have dubbed him “Mr. Nice Guy.” The brothers have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral in September 2022. Their relationship broke down after the Sussexes announced their departure from the Royal Family in 2020, and things got worse after Meghan Markle‘s interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, where she spoke about having suicidal thoughts and claimed there had been conversations within the Royal Family about Archie’s potential skin color before he was born. According to Hello Magazine, Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, made things even more difficult. The book contained claims about Prince William, the Royal Family, and Meghan Markle that caused significant controversy and widened the rift between the brothers even further. Rycroft is reportedly hoping to stage a meeting between Charles and Harry as early as July Rycroft is said to be planning to arrange a reconciliation when Prince Harry returns to the UK in July to begin preparations for the Invictus Games in Birmingham in 2027. The plan is to first set up a meeting between King Charles and Harry, and then try to bring Prince William into the picture. This comes at a time when King Charles is also facing pressure over his handling of Prince Andrew, adding to an already complicated family situation. If Prince Harry travels to the UK with his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, it could also be a significant moment for the King. King Charles has not seen Archie since the family moved to the United States, and there is no record of him having met Lilibet, who turns five in June. A visit that includes the grandchildren could carry real emotional weight and potentially open doors that have been firmly shut for years. Should Prince William and Prince Harry reconcile?Reports claim King Charles III has tasked senior aide Theo Rycroft with helping reopen communication between Prince William and Prince Harry.Is it time for the siblings to bury the hatchet, or has too much happened? pic.twitter.com/xIk3B5EKJQ— Jeremy Vine & Daytime on 5 (@JeremyVineOn5) May 20, 2026 The reconciliation effort is said to be King Charles’ “number one mission.” Despite the years of tension and public disputes, the King is reportedly determined to bring his family back together, and Rycroft’s role is central to making that happen. Sources close to the Palace suggest that Charles views mending this relationship as one of the most important things he can do, not just for the family, but for the long-term stability of the monarchy. Rycroft’s background as a diplomat makes him well suited for this kind of sensitive work. Bringing two deeply divided parties to the table requires patience, trust, and the ability to stay neutral, all qualities that those inside the Palace say he has in abundance. His calm, low-key style is seen as a deliberate contrast to the more public and confrontational way the feud has played out over recent years. Stop Forcing Prince William to Reconcile With Harry I am profoundly tired of the endless campaign to force the Sussexes back into the royal fold.This latest push, led apparently by Theo Rycroft, King Charles’s deputy private secretary, feels particularly misguided. Reports…— Queen Esther (@XOQueenEsther) May 10, 2026 The broader breakdown between the two royal households has been building for years. The accusations made during the Oprah interview, particularly around race, caused an international reaction and put the Royal Family under enormous pressure. Harry’s memoir added further strain to an already fragile situation. With rising UK-US tensions already putting royal visits at risk, the timing of any potential meeting with Harry adds another layer of difficulty. Whether Rycroft’s efforts will be enough to bring the brothers together remains to be seen. The July visit, if it goes ahead, would be the first real opportunity for any kind of direct contact between Harry and the senior members of the Royal Family in a significant amount of time. For now, the Palace is placing a great deal of hope in one man and his reputation for getting difficult people to talk.