Loose Women's Coleen Nolan details family tragedy that ended long-standing rift

Loose Women's Coleen Nolan revealed the heartbreaking reason behind the end of her family feud during Monday's episode of the ITV programme.

During the show, the panel discussed recent photographs of King Charles and Prince Harry's senior advisers meeting secretly in London.

With speculation mounting about a potential Royal reconciliation, the episode sparked conversation about family disputes, prompting Coleen to share a deeply personal revelation about her past estrangement from her siblings.

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She revealed: "When I had a fallout with my sisters years ago, we didn't speak for four years. People would say, 'Oh, but you're family.'

"At that point, when you're all a bit angry at each other and you're all about like, 'Well, I'm not giving in, I'm not saying sorry because I didn't do anything.'

"It used to annoy me because people would say, 'Yeah, but you're family.' I would say if they were my friends, I wouldn't talk to them right now."

Nevertheless, the 60-year-old revealed it required a devastating event to heal their broken relationship, reports Belfast Live.

She continued: "It's only when something happens, something that really wakes you up. With us, it was obviously Bernie's passing away. That woke us up to go; life is too short."

Discussing Prince Harry and King Charles, Coleen confessed she hopes to witness their relationship restored, believing they too will eventually face their own moment of realisation.

She reflected: " Ultimately, whatever you've done, the only good thing about family is that, even through all of that, I still loved them, and I didn't want anything bad to happen."

Coleen's sister Bernie tragically died in 2013 after a fierce battle with cancer at just 52 years old.

Initially diagnosed in 2010, Bernie, a singer, underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy and was given the all-clear in 2012.

Tragically, the cancer returned, spreading to her brain, bones, lungs, and liver.

At that time, a family spokesperson expressed their heartbreak: "The entire family are devastated to have lost beloved Bernie, a wonderful wife, adoring mother and loving sister, she is irreplaceable."

More sorrow struck recently when Coleen's other sister, Linda, succumbed to cancer earlier this year at 65.

An "utterly devastated" Coleen paid homage, saying: "Her wit, humour and laughter was infectious, her presence could light up any room. Linda had a heart full of compassion and always knew how to bring comfort and joy to those around her."

Loose Women is available to watch on ITVX.