On Tuesday, the 43-year-old Prince of Wales appeared stylish wearing sunglasses while steering a boat in the scenic Guanabara Bay, Brazil. Meanwhile, Prince Harry faced accusations of mimicking his elder brother, Prince William, after posing for a strikingly similar photo during his visit to Canada this week.
Just hours later, Harry was seen on a boat with soldiers from two historic Army Reserve units, taking part in his own water excursion. The 41-year-old Duke of Sussex denied any intent to upstage William by staging a high-profile pseudo-royal tour concurrent with William’s trip to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards.
William’s visit was announced first, as Earthshot represents one of his major accomplishments and a significant event in the royal calendar. While one royal expert described the timing clash as "predictable," Harry’s spokesperson dismissed claims suggesting rivalry between the brothers.
Royal fans added fuel to speculation by noting the resemblance between the brothers’ photos. Both were pictured holding onto boat railings and looking thoughtfully into the distance.
“William went on a boat ride… I need to go on a boat ride,” one royal fan commented, comparing the two images.
The parallel photo moments and overlapping tours have stirred rumors of sibling rivalry, though official sources deny any intentional competition between the princes.
While the timing and imagery suggest rivalry, official statements emphasize the brothers' independent royal commitments rather than personal competition.
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