Prince Harry & Prince William’s Relationship in Photos: The Royal Brothers & Their Complicated Bond

Prince Harry and Prince William’s royal relationship isn’t exactly rosy, especially since Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’ released. Let’s look at the brothers through the years. and relationship has been in the spotlight since birth. Over the years, many have compared the future King and his little brother, but it wasn’t until the release of Harry’s 2023 book that people got a real account of the sibling rivalry.

Prince William was born June 21, 1982, and as and firstborn, his claim to the throne was inevitable. Prince Harry, born Sep. 15, 1984, didn’t have to deal with the pressure of eventually inheriting the monarchy, but instead, found himself living in the shadows of his older brother. In the book, Harry even calls William both his “beloved brother and archnemesis.” Both went on to serve in the military, but when each man married, their lives took different courses.

Of course, Prince William and have been committed to the crown, as the heirs apparent. When Harry married , he felt even more alienated by the Palace, and eventually, that tension lead the couple to leave their royal duties and move to America in 2020. The brothers appeared to be estranged for years until the death of their grandmother, , in Sep.

2022. Though they reunited for the funeral events, the relationship would crumble once more after the release of the Sussex’s 2022 documentary , and then his tell all memoir, , out January 2023. With all eyes on the brother’s relationship, we’re taking a look at the boys’ best moments together.

Back in 2009, they were friendly rivals as they embarked on their military careers, seen here. Brothers Prince William and Prince Harry smiled as they posed together at RAF Shawbury, where they were undergoing military helicopter training courses. At the time, Prince William was training to become a fully operational RAF Search and Rescue pilot, while Prince Harry was training to become a fully operational Army Air Corps pilot.

In , Harryrevealed he killed 25 people in Afghanistan during his time in combat, per the Ready for more moments between Prince Harry and William? See the brothers’ best photos here. The royals all took a somber walk to meet members of the public at Windsor Castle, following the on Sep. 10, 2022. On left, Kate Middleton and Prince William braced themselves for an audience, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walked over hand in hand.

Harry claims that he missed the chance to say goodbye to his grandma after the other royals jetted to Scotland without him, as reported by Talking to in Jan. 2023, he remembered, “I asked my brother, I said, ‘What are your plans? How are you and Kate getting up there?'” Harry and Meghan were in London at the time for an event.

“…Then a couple of hours later, all the family members that live within the Windsor and Ascot area were jumping on a plane together. A plane with 12, 14, maybe 16 seats,” he said, adding he “was not invited.” Prince William and Prince Harry looked like they were sharing a pleasant moment back in Jul.

2021. They chatted ahead of a statue unveiling on what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. The tribute was placed in the Sunken Garden at London’s Kensington Palace. Prince Harry looked stern as he left the 2020 Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London behind his brother. Ahead of him, Prince William held a twisted expression on his face.

Meghan seemed at ease, while Kate had a stern smile painted on. Prince William and Prince Harry greeted the crowds outside of Windsor Castle on the day before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding on May 18, 2018. Harry carried a little teddy bear while chatting with his brother. Prince Harry and Prince William visited the Battle of Vimy Ridge centenary in Arras, France on Apr.

9, 2017. The military men were there in trubite to WWI. Prince Harry and Prince William looked wiped out after a 2015 polo match together. Both boys looked rugged after their match, and it definitely seemed like a more friendly moment between the boys. The royals got to make magic happen while visiting the set used in at Warner Bros.

Studios’ English outpost on Apr. 26, 2013. Everyone looked a bit wary of their wands, but it seemed like a good time. Britain’s Prince William, left, waved at onlookers while his “best man” Prince Harry arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on April 29, 2011. They were in full military attire.

In Harry’s bombshell book, he revealed that he was not actually William’s best man. While he appeared at his brother’s side, it was Wills’ longtime pals and , who gave the traditional “Best man” speeches at the reception, per . Prince William and Prince Harry looked thick as theives during their training time at RAF Shawbury on Jun.

19, 2009. They smiled while chatting in front of a helicopter in their flight suits. Prince William and Prince Harry attend the Blues and Royals combined services march in Hyde Park, London on May 13, 2007. Both boys looked handsome in bowler hats. Boys will be boys! Prince Harry and Prince William looked thrilled for their dad, King Charles, on the day of his wedding to longtime love Camilla Parker Bowles on Apr.

9, 2005. Looking very of the era, the lads wore red ties and light vests with pinstriped trousers. Game face! Prince William and Prince Harry were ready to play polo in 2003. They were both in their riding gear in this photo taken at the Beaufort Polo club in Gloucestershire, Britain. Prince William and Prince Harry attend their grandma the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in London on Jun.

4, 2002. They both looked so young. Prince William and Prince Harry were the center of attention during their grandma’s Golden Jubilee. They were all smiles during the “party at the palace,” hosted Jun. 3, 2002. Ski day! (Left to right) Prince Harry, King Charles, and Prince William enjoyed a family ski trip to Switzerland in 2002.

It looked like a great bonding experience on the slopes. Prince William, King Charles and Prince Harry pose together for a photo at Highgrove House, where the King and Camila once resided. The boys looked handsome in jeans. Prince William and Prince Harry (right) were tear struck while viewing a memorial to their late mother Princess Diana in 1997.

The boys were 15 and 12. Princess Diana, her sons, and King Charles posed with House Master Dr. Andrew Gailey at Manor House for William’s first day at Eton College in 1995. It was a proud moment for the family. Prince William And Prince Harry got up to some mischief durng Easter 1994. They were seen playing around during the royal parade at St.

Georges Chapel. So fun! Princess Diana wasn’t afraid to get drenched while she and sons Prince Harry and Prince William enjoyed a day at Thorpe Park in Apr. 1993. They were beaming as they got off a wet log ride. Prince William and Prince Harry looked so cute in their school uniforms at they go back to class for spring in 1990.

The little guys held their book bags and looked wiped out after a long day. Princess Diana, King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry looked like the picture perfect family during this holiday photo from the Scilly Isles in Britain in 1989. The boys matched their plaid shorts, polos, and little crewneck sweaters while dad was smart in a grey suit and mom wore a cute pink sweaters.

Ciao! Princess Diana carried Prince Harry while King Charles held onto Prince William during a sail on he Royal Yacht Britannia around Venice, Italy in 1985. Princess Diana looked radiant while holding newborn Prince Harry in this 1984 portriat. She wore all white while eldest Prince William sat at her feet in a cute cream top and blue shorts..