Strategic Skepticism: Prince William Reportedly Believes a Sussex Split is ‘Inevitable’

Sources claim Prince William believes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage could end "any day now," blaming the Duchess for the royal rift.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT

Source: Reality Tea / Ishika Mishra

The "Villain" Narrative and the Royal Rift

According to sources speaking to Closer, the Prince of Wales does not harbor hatred for his brother, but rather a profound distrust of his sister-in-law. The insider alleges that William sees Meghan as the primary "villain" in the Megxit saga, believing she has "poisoned" the relationship between Harry and the core Royal Family.

For William, the dissolution of the marriage is reportedly viewed not as a tragedy, but as a functional necessity for family restoration. The source claimed, "He’s sure that when Harry and Meghan break up... he and Harry can get back on track." This perspective suggests that in William’s view, Harry’s current path is a temporary departure rather than a permanent lifestyle choice.

Surprised by the Eight-Year Milestone

Perhaps most striking is the claim that William is "quite surprised" the marriage has reached the eight-year mark. The report suggests the Prince of Wales has been predicting an end to the relationship for years, allegedly telling associates it could happen "any day now."

The rationale behind this skepticism reportedly involves a belief that Meghan has "gotten everything she wanted" from the royal connection namely, global fame and a platform and that Harry may eventually tire of the "Hollywood-facing" life his wife reportedly favors.