Prince Harry Denies Attempting to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex has dismissed claims that he purposely tried to overshadow his older brother, Prince William. The controversy arose after Harry announced a pseudo-royal visit to Canada at the same time William began a five-day tour in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize.
Royal Expert Calls the Clash 'Predictable'
One royal commentator described the timing as “predictable,” but Harry’s spokesman rejected any notion of sibling rivalry behind the coinciding announcements.
Explanation from Harry’s Team
Harry’s spokesperson explained that the timing was dictated by security limitations: the Duke “is not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family.”
“It means therefore, that the period of time in which we can release details of events is much more truncated than it is for His Majesty the King or the Prince of Wales.”
Details of the Royal Engagements
- The Prince of Wales arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to commemorate five years of the Earthshot Prize, his environmental award.
- At the same time, Prince Harry’s office in California announced his upcoming trip to Canada this week, ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
This situation highlights the practical challenges and differences in public duties within the royal family rather than any personal rivalry.