Prince Harry Denies Claims of Trying to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex's spokesman has rejected suggestions that Prince Harry's announcement about his visit to Canada was intended to overshadow Prince William's trip to Brazil. The timing led some to label the situation as 'predictable' sibling rivalry, but Harry's team denied this.
According to Harry's spokesperson, the announcement's timing is due to security restrictions. Harry is "not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family," which limits when event details can be made public.
"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's Earthshot Prize Tour
The Prince of Wales arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Earthshot Prize. His first engagement was at Sugarloaf Mountain, marking the start of a five-day tour focused on environmental causes.
Prince Harry's Planned Visit
While William was in Brazil, Harry’s office in California announced his upcoming trip to Canada ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Royal Expert's Perspective
One royal expert described the timing of the two brothers’ announcements as "predictable," implying an inevitable overlap rather than intentional competition.
Summary: Prince Harry's team attributes the timing of his announcement to security-related constraints, rejecting claims of sibling rivalry with Prince William during their simultaneous international engagements.