Prince William and Prince Harry used to be inseparable and always looked out for each other after their mother, Princess Diana, unexpectedly died when they were barely in their teens. A recently unearthed photos show the brothers hugging each other as an expression of love and support.
Royal fans adored the photo of the Duke of Cambridge and Sussex, which was posted on Instagram. It was taken during the Invictus Games, Prince Harry's sports charity, which showed just how Prince William supported his younger sibling. Next to it was a shot of the brothers as young boys with their mom.
Followers on Instagram said that they do not believe there is a rift between Prince William and Prince Harry. This comes as the Duke of Sussex said in a documentary interview with ITV for Harry & Meghan: An African Journey that he and his brother, who were once inseparable, are now on different paths.
One fan said that "different paths" does not equate to a rift as the media reported. Another affirmed that they are indeed on different paths as Prince William will be the future king like their father Prince Charles, while Prince Harry will have a minor role in the royal family like their father's brothers, Prince Andrew and Edward.
Prince Harry also said they have good days and bad days like most families. Fans agreed with his statement and said that it's normal for siblings to have misunderstandings.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Prince Harry have reportedly talked privately following the broadcast of the documentary. According to Daily Mail, it's not clear if the Duke of Cambridge watched the interview in advance but he was said to be upset for Prince Harry.
Sources said that Prince William grew concerned and wondered if his brother and his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, were all right. Reports also stated that Prince William was agreeable to his brother's plans to take a six-week break by mid-November if they are in a fragile place.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles have also reportedly reached out to the Sussex royals who admitted struggling with the media scrutiny of the royals. The Queen has invited the couple to her home in Balmoral, where family issues are usually discussed and settled. Prince Charles, on the other hand, has asked his daughter-in-law to join him in an art exhibition, according to insiders from the palace.
