Likewise, the Sussexes' official statement on the matter left them flummoxed.

The prince has returned to the U.K. just a handful of times since leaving.

Now it seems the situation is beyond fixing.

Princes William and Harry having a chat

A source toldUs Weeklythe estranged siblings have actually been on the outs for a long time.

As a result, “They’ll never recover from the damage that has been done.”

Saddest of all, William still cares about his brother and will always love him no matter what.

Prince William and Prince Harry regard each other curiously

And yet, “William’s not one to bear grudges but what’s right is right.

An insider claimed, “The brothers needed time for everything to settle down.

Could Kate Middleton be the key to sorting things out between them?

Princes William and Harry share a laugh

She revealed, “It was something that he had suggested to his father.

He’s made it very clear that he wants to sort things out.

He wants things to be improved.”

Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William attend an event in their finery

Hopefully Kate can make a dent where others have failed.