'Harry is still holding out for a family reunion'

Despite the widening rift between them, “lonely” Prince Harry is keen for the Sussexes to return to the UK and spend the festive period with their royal relations, a source tells new

- Georgia Trevitt & Nathan Kay

Christmas is a time for family – and forgiveness – and that appears to have struck a chord with the Duke of Sussex who, we can reveal, has been hoping for a royal reunion this festive period.

 It’s no secret that relations between Prince Harry and the royal family have been strained in recent times. And just when it seemed a reconciliation could be on the cards, the fallout from journalist Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame, has once again left their relationship in tatters.

But despite the frosty atmosphere, a source has claimed that “lonely” Harry is keen to spend time with his family in the UK – much to the dismay of Prince William.

“Harry is still holding out hope for a family reunion over the holidays, despite William putting his foot down,” our source claimed.

“William is adamant that he doesn’t want to come face to face with his brother until they have been able to sit down and hash things out. It is proving an almost impossible task to get the brothers in the same place at the same time.”

King Charles, however, is believed to be “more open” to welcoming Harry, 39, his wife Meghan, 42, and their children Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, because he “wants to build a relationship with his grandchildren”.