Prince Harry has sparked discussion after appearing in a photo that closely mirrors one recently taken by his brother, Prince William. The images, both showing the princes on boats, prompted comparisons among royal watchers.
Earlier this week, the Prince of Wales, 43, was photographed wearing sunglasses at the helm of a boat during a tour of Guanabara Bay in Brazil. His trip, part of his schedule for the Earthshot Prize awards, had been announced publicly in advance and was regarded as a major highlight in the royal calendar.
Only hours later, the Duke of Sussex, 41, was seen on a boat in Canada accompanied by soldiers from two historic Army Reserve units. The photographs captured him standing at the railings and looking into the distance in a pose nearly identical to his brother’s.
"William went on a boat ride… I need to go on a boat ride," commented one royal fan, comparing the two pictures.
Some royal experts called the timing of the two events “predictable,” while others saw it as coincidence. A spokesperson for Harry dismissed any claims that his Canadian visit was meant to rival or imitate his brother’s public engagements.
Observers have noted the striking resemblance between the brothers' recent boat photos, fueling speculation about rivalry, though both camps deny any intentional overlap.
AUTHOR’S SUMMARY: The media compared near-identical boat photos of Princes William and Harry, sparking debate about sibling rivalry despite official denials from Harry’s team.