Prince Harry Denies Trying to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex has denied accusations that he aimed to overshadow Prince William with his announcement of a visit to Canada, which coincided with William’s arrival in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize tour.
One royal expert described the timing clash as "predictable," but Harry’s spokesman dismissed any claims of sibling rivalry, emphasizing the difference in security arrangements between Harry and senior royal family members.
"He is not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family," the spokesman said.
"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."
Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his environmental initiative, the Earthshot Prize. While William began his engagement at Sugarloaf Mountain, Harry’s office in California announced his upcoming trip to Canada ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Summary: Prince Harry refutes any intention to compete with Prince William, attributing the timing of public announcements to differing security protocols within the royal family.