Prince Harry denies claims he is trying to upstage William

Prince Harry Denies Claims of Trying to Upstage Prince William

The Duke of Sussex has denied accusations that he intentionally tried to overshadow his older brother, Prince William, by announcing a visit to Canada at the same time William arrived in Brazil for his Earthshot Prize tour.

One royal expert described the timing clash as "predictable," but Harry's spokesman rejected any idea of sibling rivalry behind the announcement.

Official Statement on Timing

Harry's team explained the timing issue is due to his limited security arrangements compared to senior Royal Family members. According to his spokesman:

"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 of Wales's Environmental Tour

Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Earthshot Prize. His first official engagement was at Sugarloaf Mountain, marking the start of his five-day tour focused on environmental initiatives.

Prince Harry’s Canadian Visit

At the same time, Harry's office in California announced his upcoming trip to Canada this week, scheduled before Remembrance Sunday.

Summary

This confirms Harry’s visit was not timed to compete with William’s appearances, but driven by logistical and security constraints inherent to his current royal status.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-05

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