It’s no secret that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have decided to distance themselves from the royal family in 2020. Since then, the couple has multiplied projects and trips around the world, as explained The Mirror. From lucrative deals with streaming platforms to humanitarian missions in Africa, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no shortage of to take center stage in the media.
For his part, Prince William, as the next heir to the British throne, finds himself stuck in a much more rigid role. His royal obligations confine him to a certain protocol and considerably limit their possibilities to travel freely. This situation, according to Tom Quinn, would not be to the taste of William who “would envy“his brother’s freedom.
‘Harry has become such a thorn in the side of the royal family’
In an interview given to Mirr goldTom Quinn explains that the status of “king in waiting” of William has long brought him a certain confidence in him. However, Harry’s departure and his omnipresence in the media would have muddied the waters somewhat. “William was always more confident because he was always a future monarch, and for a long time, that was enough for him to feel confident in his role and his future. But Harry has become such a thorn in the side of the royal family that he attracts much of the attention which should really go to William and his father King Charles.“, explained Tom Quinn.
Still according to the expert, Prince William is reportedly frustrated that his younger brother manages to capture media attention “even if it’s not for the right reasons“. He points to a certain jealousy on the part of the eldest towards Harry’s ability to “stay at the forefront of the news“.
Would William really be jealous of his brother’s “aura”?
Tom Quinn concludes his interview by pointing out that William previously thought that “doing things right and being dedicated like his grandmother would be enough to put him in a good position“. However, faced with his brother’s growing aura, he would feel the need for a “a little something extra to compete with its little brother“.
While the veracity of these assertions remains to be proven, they shed new light on the tumultuous relationship between the two princes. Brotherly jealousy or simple annoyance at the life choices of your younger brother? Only time will reveal more.
