Prince Harry Denies Trying to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex's spokesman rejected claims that Prince Harry's announcement of a visit to Canada was an attempt to overshadow Prince William's Earthshot Prize tour in Brazil. One royal expert described the timing clash as "predictable," but Harry's team denied any sibling rivalry motive.
Clarification on Timing and Security
Harry's team explained that the timing was due to differing security arrangements compared to other royal family members. His spokesman stated:
"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."
Details of the Royal Engagements
- Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Earthshot Prize.
- William's first engagement was at Sugarloaf Mountain.
- At the same time, Harry's office announced his planned visit to Canada ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Author's Summary
Prince Harry's spokesman denies sibling rivalry in scheduling, citing security constraints as the cause for the timing of his Canadian visit overlapping Prince William’s Earthshot tour.