Prince Harry Denies Trying to Upstage Prince William
The Duke of Sussex has dismissed claims that he intended to overshadow Prince William by announcing his own royal-style visit to Canada just as his elder brother arrived in Brazil for a five-day Earthshot Prize tour.
One royal expert described the clash as "predictable," but Harry's spokesperson rejected any notion of sibling rivalry influencing the timing of the announcement.
"He is not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family," said Harry's team in a statement. "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."
The Prince of Wales touched down in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his environmental award, the Earthshot Prize.
As William began his first engagement at Sugarloaf Mountain, Harry’s office in California announced his upcoming trip to Canada, scheduled ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Both brothers continue their separate roles in public engagements despite speculation over the timing of their announcements.
Summary: Prince Harry denies any intention to compete with Prince William, attributing his announcement timing to security limitations rather than sibling rivalry.