Prince William and Prince Harry: Two Brothers with Different Paths

Prince William and Prince Harry, two prominent figures in the British royal family, have been described as individuals with distinct personalities, according to a royal historian.

Andrew Lowney, who recently published his book titled “Traitor King, the Scandalous Exile of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor,” shared his insights with express.co.uk.

He emphasized that the upbringing of the two brothers cannot solely be blamed for their contrasting characters.

Lowney acknowledged that Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana played significant roles in shaping their sons' lives.

However, he pointed out that despite sharing the same upbringing, William and Harry have developed their own unique identities.

In his book, Lowney delves into the exile of former King Edward VI, also known as the Duke of Windsor, who abdicated the throne in 1936.

His brother, George VI, took over and was affectionately called Bertie.

The historian highlighted the perpetual tension between the dutiful royals and those who exhibit more rebellious traits.

He noted that Bertie stepped up for the Duke of Windsor during their younger years, just as William is now shouldering the responsibilities left by Harry.

Lowney also shed light on the treatment received by royals who have chosen to leave the royal family, such as the Duke of Windsor.

According to him, once you depart from the firm, you are completely shut out and frozen.

It is not a favorable situation.

Even minor figures like the Duchess of Kent have experienced this exclusion.

The lesson, Lowney believes, is that once you're out, you can never regain your position within the family.

The monarchy can be ruthless in that regard, and Harry should take note if he wishes to challenge institutional monarchy.

Meanwhile, Prince William has expressed his concerns about climate change in a newly published book called “Earthshot, How to Save Our Planet.”

The Duke of Cambridge penned the introduction to this book, which focuses on environmental solutions and the Earthshot Prize.

Notable figures such as Sir David Attenborough, former International Space Station astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, and Shakira have also contributed to this definitive work.

On the other hand, Harry made headlines in July with the announcement of his upcoming book about his experiences within the royal family.

This memoir is anticipated to be released next year.

However, a columnist has recently claimed that Harry is playing second fiddle in the “Meghan show.”

The writer emphasized that while their recent trip aimed to raise awareness about vaccine equality and climate change, it also showcased the couple's extravagant lifestyle, reminiscent of European royal families like Monaco's Grimaldi's.

The columnist further criticized Harry's diminishing role and described him as a supporting cast member in Meghan's narrative.

As Meghan gains more influence and recognition, particularly through her own achievements and engagements with mayors and high-profile events like the 9/11 memorial, Harry seems to be taking a backseat in their relationship.

The columnist compared him to a devoted assistant, carrying out tasks and appearing in videos as directed by Meghan.

With this dynamic in place, it appears that Harry's significance may be overshadowed by his wife's growing prominence.

In conclusion, Prince William and Prince Harry have followed divergent paths despite their shared upbringing.

While William contributes to environmental causes and supports initiatives like the Earthshot Prize, Harry is carving his own path through his forthcoming memoir.

However, recent observations suggest that Harry's role has diminished in comparison to his wife's rising influence.

The dynamics within their relationship continue to evolve, and it remains to be seen how their individual journeys will unfold in the future.