Duke of Sussex accused of provoking Prince William as rift deepens over royal privileges
Prince Harry has reportedly left Prince William seething following a surprise visit to Ukraine—an action insiders claim was a calculated move to provoke his brother, just as tensions over royal titles continue to escalate.
The Duke of Sussex made the unannounced trip shortly after a disappointing two-day legal battle over his UK police protection. While Harry met with war veterans on the frontline, Prince William was notably unable to do the same, having been discouraged by Palace officials due to security concerns. He instead visited Estonia.
Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths told GB News the move likely hit a nerve with William. “That’s the kind of thing that would absolutely infuriate William,” she said. “Harry does get away with things that William simply can’t.”
The visit also follows fresh speculation that William may seek to remove Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal titles should King Charles choose not to act. The unexpected timing of Harry’s trip has led to claims that it was meant to send a bold message—both to his brother and the institution.
“For all his complaints about being ‘the spare,’ Harry has long benefited from a kind of freedom William doesn’t have,” a source explained. “And Harry knows it.”
Though Harry’s motives remain unconfirmed, many believe his actions were at least partly designed to highlight that freedom—and perhaps to irritate his older brother in the process.
