If you follow the lives of the Royal Family, then you already know there is some tension between Prince Harry and Prince William. An interview with CBS News, Harry dished about his sibling rivalry and how it all came to a head when he married Megan Markle. He even said that Willaim required him to shave his beard for the wedding. He went on to say that there is a dynamic between them of “heir and spare” and that it has had an effect on their relationship. Harry was very open about their past issues, even discussing a time when they got into a physical altercation with one another. But what he is truly worried about is Prince William’s youngest kids. Read on to find out what Harry hopes will not become true for his brother’s children.
As Harry continued to discuss his relationship with his brother, more was revealed about how outside forces have had an impact on their interactions. “There’s a level of competition there. So much of the relationship between me and William and the way that it played out was because of the distorted narrative that was being pushed through the British press and some people within his office that were feeding him utter nonsense,” he said.
Royal reporter Katie Nicoles discusses her view of how William and Kate are raising their kids, in her book “The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown.” In an excerpt she says, “They are raising their children, particularly Prince George, with an awareness of who he is and the role he will inherit.” And this is the exact perspective that has Harry worried about the future of his nephew, especially in terms of his relationship with his little brother.
While interviewing with The Telegraph, Harry says that the hierarchy of the Royal Family is what damaged his relationship with William, and he fears the same breakdown could occur with Harry’s kids. “Though William and I have talked about it once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility knowing that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare,” Harry said. “And that hurts, that worries me.”
One of the key factors that he worries will cause a riff between his nephews is the way the media could spin and impact their perception of each other — much like the media has done with William and Harry. Unfortunately, Harry has some distance from his family, so there may not be much he can affect or impact in a positive direction, in terms of the future relationship of his niece and nephews. But he is still hoping for the best no matter what.
There is some possibility of reconciliation on the horizon, although it is not set in stone. There will be a coronation held for their father in May. While it is unclear whether or not Harry will attend, some insiders close to the Royal Family remain hopeful that this can be a possible path to peace between the brothers Harry and William. “They have to invite [Harry and Meghan Markle] in before the coronation, or it will become such a circus and distraction,” according to one source who spoke with the New York Times. But on the other hand, another source offered that a reconciliation of this nature could be difficult to take place because both parties will have to admit to their own wrongdoings. Only time will tell if the two royal brothers will find a way to patch things up and move forward.
