Prince Harry denies claims he is trying to upstage William

Prince Harry Denies Attempt to Upstage Prince William

The Duke of Sussex has rejected claims that he purposely tried to overshadow his older brother, Prince William. The controversy arose as Harry announced a visit to Canada just as William arrived in Brazil for his five-day Earthshot Prize tour.

Royal Expert Calls the Clash 'Predictable'

One royal expert described the situation as "predictable," referencing the timing of both announcements. Despite this, Harry's spokesman dismissed the idea that there was any sibling rivalry involved.

Explanation from Harry's Team

According to a statement from Harry’s representatives, the timing was due to differences in security protocols. They explained that Harry "is not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family."

"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," said Harry's spokesman.

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize Engagement

Prince William arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award he founded. His first engagement was at Sugarloaf Mountain on the same day Harry's office announced the Canadian visit.

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Author's summary: Prince Harry denies claims of sibling rivalry after announcing a Canada visit coinciding with Prince William’s Brazil Earthshot Prize tour, citing security protocol differences.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-05

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