Prince Harry and Prince William: Divergent Paths to Happiness

Prince Harry and Prince William, two prominent figures in the British royal family, have shared a tumultuous past, according to royal author Angela Levin.

However, as they grew up, their paths diverged as they sought to build happier futures and families.

In an op-ed for the Daily Telegraph, Levin highlighted that while both brothers faced similar concerns and worries, William has consistently shown a broader perspective compared to his younger sibling.

Levin emphasized that William, like Harry, was raised by the same parents and experienced the same anxieties mentioned by his brother, including concerns about trusting a woman enough to have a successful marriage.

Yet, it is on this issue that their lives have notably taken different directions.

While Harry has chosen to express his frustrations from his home in California, engaging in woke podcasts and giving interviews alongside his wife, William has always maintained a pragmatic approach to pursuing happiness, starting from a young age.

Similar to Harry, William reached adulthood with a determination to avoid repeating the destructive patterns witnessed in their own parents' marriage, Levin noted.

Despite the apparent divide between their choices, both brothers have actively sought to break free from the cycle of pain and suffering that characterized their upbringing.

Levin, who interviewed Prince Harry for her biography “Harry!

Conversations with the Prince” in 2017, claimed that neither William nor Harry had a clear understanding of what a normal, happy family life looked like due to their challenging background.

However, while navigating a relatively ordinary existence at St. Andrew's University, Prince William found a life companion in Kate Middleton.

Their relationship developed gradually, starting as friends in 2001 before evolving into a romantic partnership.

Before proposing to Kate in 2010, William even went through a brief breakup in 2007, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring a solid foundation for their future together within the royal family.

According to Levin, the Duke of Cambridge has successfully broken the cycle of pain and suffering mentioned by Harry in a recent podcast appearance by prioritizing his role as a parent to his own children.

On the other hand, Prince Harry seems to cling tightly to the mistakes of his family.

During a 90-minute-long conversation on the Armchair Expert podcast with Hollywood actor Dax Shepard, Harry openly discussed his approach to mental health, his military career, and briefly touched upon his life as a member of the royal family while living in California.

He expressed his desire to break the cycle of pain and suffering in his children's upbringing, a statement that garnered criticism from some royal commentators, including Robert Jobson.

Jobson took to Twitter, accusing Prince Harry of throwing his family, including his father, under the bus with his comments.

He suggested that Harry, who has been a father for a relatively short period, should write a book on proper parenting based on his extensive experience.

However, other voices, such as Prince Harry and Meghan's biographer Omad Scobie, pointed out that Prince Charles' upbringing had already been extensively discussed in the past.

Scobie highlighted that Prince Charles authorized a biography in 1994, where he openly addressed his unresolved childhood issues stemming from emotionally distant parents.

In conclusion, Prince Harry and Prince William have taken divergent paths in their pursuit of happiness and building families.

While William has shown a practical and forward-thinking approach, actively breaking free from the cycle of pain and suffering, Harry appears to be more entrenched in the mistakes of his family.