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Harry recorded the GQ interview in New York during the UN General Assembly, and a spokesperson says his 'some people' remark was not aimed at William.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from Wake Up, America at 5:01 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are AOL.com's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by AOL.com: “Prince Harry Throwing ‘Open Challenge’ to Royal Family With Peace Plea — Author”, with reporting from Ynetnews, The Independent, Al Jazeera, Yahoo (PEOPLE), NBC News, Mandatory and Yahoo Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:01 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Bayern, Royal Family, Arsenal, Ohio, Prince Harry.
- BBN covered this story before: Ohio ad fight, Sixers win, Foden hat-trick (October 21).
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- AOL.comPrince Harry Throwing ‘Open Challenge’ to Royal Family With Peace Plea — Author
- YnetnewsPrince Harry on family rift: ‘Some people don’t want it to work out. I want it to’
- The IndependentKing, Queen and Prince William join families and survivors to mark 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster
- Al JazeeraBayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League – Predictions, Olise, lineups
- Yahoo (PEOPLE)Prince Harry Says He Grieves His Rift With William and King Charles: ‘I Want It to Work Out’ October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsPrince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- MandatoryPrince Harry's Public Peace Plea Could Backfire With Prince William — Author - Mandatory October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo SportsChampions League Matchday Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal - Yahoo Sports October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest: Prince Harry told GQ he wants to repair things with his family, and he put it bluntly: "Some people would rather this doesn't work out."

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI want it to work out."

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA spokesperson says the some-people line was general and not aimed at William or anyone else. Which is exactly how every long family silence starts.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe recorded it in New York in late September, and the brothers haven't spoken since twenty twenty-two, according to royal journalist Tom Sykes.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's a four-year read receipt.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe King, the Queen and Prince William joined families and survivors today to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, remembering the victims and honoring those who survived.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, Bayern Munich host Arsenal tonight in the Champions League, and Bayern haven't lost a home match in the group or league phase since December twenty thirteen.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMichael Olise is out on a red card suspension, so Arsenal fans are doing the math and, bro, it's still not great.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOhio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely after a sack against Indiana, and he left the field with his throwing arm in a sling. Buckeye fans are checking the depth chart.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock, is it raining on the Buckeyes' parade too, or just on me?
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