As Prince Harry prepares to visit the UK for the WellChild Awards, social media is buzzing with reminders of the close bond he once shared with his brother, Prince William.
A viral TikTok video has surfaced, showcasing moments of affection between the two royal brothers, stirring nostalgia and curiosity about the state of their relationship.
Prince Harry and Prince William’s brotherly moments
Despite years of public speculation and strained ties, Harry and William have yet to make any public moves toward reconciliation. However, their past moments of brotherly love remain a focal point for royal enthusiasts.
The video, which has garnered over 86,400 views and 17,800 likes, features a compilation of significant events where the brothers appeared united.
Among the clips are memorable images of William and Harry walking together at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022. William, dressed in his Royal Air Force uniform, and Harry, in a morning suit, walked side by side, embodying a sense of duty and shared grief.
Another scene takes viewers back to 2010, when the brothers posed with an African rock python during a visit to Botswana, showcasing their playful, adventurous sides.
The video continues with footage from 2012, showing the two at a military helicopter training course at RAF Shawbury, highlighting their shared military experience.
There’s also a shot of them dressed in polo kits at the Jerudong Trophy tournament in 2013, clapping in unison, looking like a solid team both on and off the field.
Perhaps most touching is the footage from Prince William’s wedding to Princess Kate in 2011, where Harry stood by his brother’s side at the altar.
Other images show them walking shoulder to shoulder behind Princess Diana’s coffin, a heart-wrenching moment forever etched in public memory.
The video ends with a clip from Harry’s interview with journalist Tom Bradby, where he reflected on walking behind Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin.
“Just recently my brother and I were walking the same route, and we sort of joked to each other and said, ‘At least we know the way’,” Harry shared, adding that the emotions at his grandmother’s funeral were different from those at his mother’s, Princess Diana, who “was taken away far too young.”
As Harry returns to the UK for the WellChild Awards on September 30, many are wondering if this trip could mark a turning point in the brothers’ strained relationship.
Last September 15, Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday, both King Charles III and Prince William wished him well publicly through social media, which some interpreted as a possible olive branch.
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