Ex-Private Secretary's Telling Reply on Harry and William's Rift — His Real Feelings Revealed

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Ex-Private Secretary's Telling Reply on Harry and William's Rift — His Real Feelings Revealed

Royals (2 / 1) 23.06.2026 23:08 / Silia


Years of service and close ties

Lowther-Pinkerton served as the princes' principal private secretary from 2005 to 2013, plus a further year part-time. A former SAS soldier and equerry to the Queen Mother, he was present during key moments — William's courtship with Kate, the brothers' military service and the birth of Prince George, who is his godson.

The wider royal strain

The public rift widened after Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and was intensified by their 2021 Oprah interview, the 2022 Netflix docuseries and Harry's 2023 memoir, Spare. Harry has said he would welcome reconciliation, and recent reports note plans for the couple and their children to visit the U.K., with the King offering accommodation on a royal estate.