Prince William Warned Prince Harry, ‘Are You Sure You’re Not Going a Bit Fast?’ Claims Royal Commentator

The roots of the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry may stretch back further than previously known, especially surrounding Harry’s swift romance with Meghan Markle. Reports suggest that the discord began well before the couple’s high-profile exit from royal duties, with William expressing concerns about the pace of Harry’s relationship.

Jennie Bond, a respected royal commentator and former BBC royal correspondent, shed light on these early tensions during her appearance on The Sun’s “Royal Exclusive” podcast. She highlighted that William’s apprehensions about the speed of Harry’s relationship with Meghan came from a place of protective brotherly advice rather than disapproval.

“William was correct to guide or warn Harry, ‘Are you sure you’re not going a bit fast in this relationship with Meghan?’ It affronted Harry to be questioned like that, but I think it came from a good place,” Jennie stated, emphasizing the historical context of successful royal marriages, which typically involved longer courtships.

She compared Harry’s whirlwind romance to other royal relationships, noting that Kate Middleton had nearly a decade to acclimate to the royal lifestyle before marrying William, providing a firm foundation for their marriage. Similarly, Sophie Wessex enjoyed a prolonged courtship with Prince Edward, leading to what is considered one of the happiest unions in the royal family.

In his 2023 memoir “Spare,” Harry acknowledged his brother’s caution, revealing that William had reservations about the speed of his relationship with Meghan from the start. “In fact, he’d actually been pretty discouraging about my even dating Meg,” Harry wrote, detailing the complexities of their brotherly interactions and the pressures of royal expectations.

The situation reached a peak when Queen Elizabeth approved of Harry’s marriage plan, a decision that reportedly irked William, who felt that the Queen was putting in an uncomfortable position. According to Harry, William believed that the Queen was more lenient with him and resented the perceived disparity in treatment.

As the brothers navigate their strained relationship, these revelations offer a deeper insight into the personal and public challenges they face. The ongoing discourse around their dynamic continues to captivate public attention, highlighting the delicate balance of personal desires and royal duties within the British monarchy.