Prince Harry Denies Attempts to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex has denied allegations that he tried to overshadow Prince William by announcing his own royal-related visit to Canada just as William arrived in Brazil for his Earthshot Prize tour.
Royal Expert Calls the Clash 'Predictable'
One royal expert described the timing of their engagements as “predictable,” yet Harry's spokesperson firmly rejected any claims of sibling rivalry.
Spokesperson Explains Timing
Harry’s team clarified that the timing was due to security differences, stating:
“He 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.”
Context of the Royal Visits
- Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his environmental award, the Earthshot Prize.
- William's first engagement was at Sugarloaf Mountain.
- Simultaneously, Harry's office in California announced his trip to Canada for events ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Harry’s announcement was a result of his limited security arrangements, not sibling competition.
Author’s summary: Prince Harry refutes claims of trying to rival Prince William, explaining that his event announcements follow strict security protocols unlike senior royals.