Prince William delivers major blow to Prince Harry as 40th birthday gift

Prince William has dealt a significant blow to Prince Harry as the Duke of Sussex approaches his 40th birthday, according to royal insider Paul Burrell. 

Burrell, who served as a royal butler to Princess Diana, revealed that the Prince of Wales has no intention of mending his rift with Harry. With Harry's milestone birthday nearing, there have been reports suggesting he is seeking a temporary role in the royal family to assist his cancer-stricken father, King Charles.

However, Burrell told Closer Magazine that William is resolute in not allowing Harry back into the royal family’s fold, stating that he won’t let him “spoil” his and Kate Middleton’s lives. Burrell predicted that the brothers would not reconcile, asserting, “William has cut Harry out, and he no longer has a place in his world.”

“He’s not the person William grew up with or the one he thought would support him and stand by him on his journey to becoming King,” Burrell added. “William is not going to jeopardize his and Kate’s life by inviting someone who might betray them again—because Harry would.”

This setback comes just days before Harry is set to celebrate his 40th birthday with family and close friends. Despite a recent opportunity to reconcile at their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes' funeral in the UK, Harry and William reportedly chose not to interact and did not speak during the ceremony, according to eyewitnesses.