The Reason the Rift Between Prince William and Prince Harry Was Inevitable

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been getting candid in a way that is pretty unprecedented. After months of being hounded by the British tabloids for so much as sneezing the wrong way, Harry and Markle have had enough.

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On the final day of their tour of Africa, The Duke and Duchess visited Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg, to meet young entrepreneurs at a hub that helps create opportunity, and is a hive for creativity and social enterprise. Discover more of the visit in our stories. The Duke said: • “It’s moments like today and meeting all of you, that inspires us. Whether supporting young entrepreneurs, empowering women and girls, or challenging the issue of gender-based violence; whether it’s been planting trees, clearing landmines, or protecting the most beautiful creatures and places on the planet, these experiences have affirmed our love of Africa, and the issues that are so important to us. We will firmly stand up for what we believe. We are fortunate enough to have a position that gives us amazing opportunities, and we want to do all we can to play our part in building a better world. We will always seek to challenge injustice and to speak out for those who may feel unheard. So no matter your background, your nationality, your age or gender, your sexuality, your physical ability, no matter your circumstance or colour or of your skin – we believe in you, and we intend to spend our entire lives making sure you have the opportunity to succeed – and to change the world.” • #RoyalVisitSouthAfrica

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Earlier this month, Harry announced that he and Markle would be suing the parent company of Mail on Sunday for allegedly illegally publishing one of Markle’s letters.

Though Markle and Harry have come forward and denied several of the things that the tabloids have said, a recent interview has proven that maybe the tabloids actually got one story right.

Prince Harry comments on the tension with Prince William

The tabloids seemed to absolutely love publishing stories about how Prince William and Prince Harry were at odds. And while this was just one angle among many that the British media took when reporting about the royal brothers, there may have actually been some truth to it.

In the new documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, the Duke of Sussex admitted that he and his brother aren’t as close as they have been.

“Inevitably stuff happens,” he said.” But we’re brothers, we’ll always be brothers. We’re certainly on different paths at the moment. I’ll always be there for him and as I know, he’ll always be there for me. We don’t see each other as much as we used to because we’re so busy but I love him dearly.”

And while they may not be besties, they certainly aren’t as distant as the media makes them seem.

“The majority of stuff is created out of nothing. As brothers, we have good days and we have bad days,” he continued.

Why the separation of Prince Harry and Prince William was necessary

Prince Harry and Prince William were very close growing up. Not only were they in positions that almost no one could understand other than each other, but they also bonded after tragically losing their mother.

But as with any relationship, there are ebbs and flows depending on what stage the people involved are in in their lives. When a person gets married, loyalties inevitably shift to their spouse.

“They have always been different, they are very different characters,” a source told People of the royal brothers. “They drew great comfort from each other when their mother died, and as they’ve grown up together. But they need to be separate. Now Meghan has arrived it is the right time to make that break.”

Since the Duke of Sussex got married, he and his brother decided to split their royal households so each of them could focus on the causes that were important to them.

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has come to an end, but The Duke and Duchess have had the opportunity to look back on an incredible 10 days through South Africa, Botswana, Angola and Malawi. Thank you for following along! Their Royal Highness’s journey took them 15,000 miles across southern Africa where they we’re greeted by so many amazing people along the way. They witnessed the great partnership between the UK and Africa, met local community groups, leaders, and youth and elders, who all imparted knowledge and inspiration. On their final day of the tour, The Duchess said: “Please know that you have all given us so much inspiration, so much hope – and above all, you have given us joy.” • During their tour, The Duke and Duchess unveiled three new Queens Commonwealth Canopy projects, protecting forests and planting trees, and worked with the British Government to announce investment of £8m in technology and skills in the region. The Duke traveled to Angola to focus on the ongoing mission to rid the world of landmines, an extension of the work that was pioneered by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The Duchess announced gender grants from the Association of Commonwealth Universities to improve access to higher education for women, as well as four scholarships for students studying across the commonwealth. Throughout this trip they were able to join an important and essential conversation about the rights of women and girls – not isolated to Southern Africa, but also globally. Throughout this visit, The Duke and Duchess were struck by the spirit and generosity from every community they visited. Speaking to young entrepreneurs in Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg, The Duke said: “As I raise my own son, I want to make sure that what I’ve learned here – the value of the natural world, the value of community and friendship – is something that I can pass on to him.” • Thank you to everyone who supported from afar, and those who have followed along the way! We hope you enjoy this wrap up video to the tune of a wonderful song by The Soweto Gospel Choir, a favourite of The Duke and Duchess. Video ©️ SussexRoyal

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“The arrival of Meghan has changed the dynamic of the relationship in a fairly significant way,” royals author Sally Bedell Smith told the outlet. “It is inevitable and practical because it gives Harry and Meghan some freedom to build up their own collection of interests and charities.”

Distance is natural as people age and go through life changes. Now that Harry has a wife and a child of his own, it only makes sense that he and William would be spending less time together than when he was a single man.