Prince William's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, are aware of the rift between their father and uncle Prince Harry, Prince Harry. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams stated that the children feel the tension but know it's off-limits as a topic with their father. Given that William and Harry have not spoken in over three years, and given how public the Sussex situation has played out, it would be nearly impossible for the children to be shielded from it entirely. Royal expert Robert Hardman warned that William will not tolerate anything that threatens the monarchy's standing. The rift between the brothers did not appear overnight, with tensions likely to have started long ago due to Harry's familiarity with children and his low rank within the institution.