on the heels of prince harryreturn to britain, Prince William And Harry’s relationship remains complicated – and us weekly There is new insight into the rift.
“William is a little jealous [his brother’s] Freedom,” a source exclusively shares We‘ Main story,
Harry, 39, and his wife, meghan markleWho share two children, Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2, left the UK in January 2020 after announcing they planned to step down from their senior roles within the royal family. They have since settled into a $14 million home in Montecito, California, more than 5,000 miles from Buckingham Palace.
ed owensa royal historian and author After Elizabeth: can the monarchy save itself?agreeing with the formula We There’s no doubt that William, 41, “feels jealous” of Harry’s achievements, citing his work with the Invictus Games. (The international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women was founded by Harry as patron of the Royal Foundation.)
“Harry has done remarkable things,” says Owen, adding that the Invictus Games “now has an international presence, and I think the international stage is something both brothers are clearly competing for. He The international spotlight really sets Harry’s work apart from other members of the royal family.
British journalist robert jobson It was previously claimed that William was caught off guard With Harry’s success at the Invictus Games.
“I think there was a certain amount of jealousy over how well it went,” Jobson said in an ABC News special. Prince Harry’s mission: life, family and the Invictus Games, which aired in February. “I think William was surprised by how successful it was and how much money was poured into it and how many governments were getting involved.”
Harry has previously spoken openly about his complicated relationship with William, whom he calls His “archenemesis” In his 2023 memoir, Excessive,
Getty Images (2) One of King Charles III’s goals when he assumed the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022 at the age of 96 was to weaken the monarchy. Questions arose over the mission in January 2024 when both Charles and Princess Kate Middleton faced health challenges. Prince William canceled several appearances […]
“We’ve always had this weird competition,” Harry said during an interview. good Morning America While in January 2023 promoting your book, “I think it’s actually played or has always been played by the ‘heir/spare’.”
A different insider tells We That Harry no longer feels the same way, and has invited his family to an Invictus Games anniversary event in London next month – but it’s not clear whether William or princess kate middleton Have any intention to participate.
Prince William, Prince Harry.
Daniel Leavel-Olivas-Pool Getty Images“Harry is very satisfied [and] there is none of that [old] Feelings now,” says the source. “He feels that his life has purpose and meaning and that he can bring a lot of good to the world.”
In addition to the split from Harry, William – who is first in line to the throne – has been feeling pressure As Kate, 42, and both king charles iii Get treatment to fight your respective cancer.
Several British royals have been diagnosed with various types of cancer since the beginning of their family’s reign. Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer, a week after being admitted to a London clinic for treatment of an enlarged prostate. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure […]
“It’s been stressful,” a source said. We earlier this month. “William feels a deep sense of duty to maintain the stability of the monarchy and to give public confidence that everything will be fine. It is a huge responsibility.”
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