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Prince Harry’s Close Pal Reveals the 'Annoying' Habit That Drives His Friends Crazy

According to JJ Chalmers, Prince Harry has an annoying habit that makes nights with friends awkward!

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and JJ Chalmers watch the Wheelchair Basketball match between Team Ukraine and Team Great Britain during day three of the Invictus Games 2023. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and JJ Chalmers watch the Wheelchair Basketball match between Team Ukraine and Team Great Britain during day three of the Invictus Games 2023. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)

While Prince Harry is often seen as one of the world’s most controversial royals, his close friends have a very different perspective on him. However, they do admit he has a rather "annoying" habit that can make their nights out together surprisingly awkward. This was made clear when the Duke of Sussex and his close friend, Invictus Games competitor JJ Chalmers, appeared together on the latest episode of Joe Marler Will See You Now.

Prince Harry and Royal Marine veteran JJ Chalmers talk at a Symposium of Invisible Wounds at the Shades of Green resort at Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 8, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, is in Orlando ahead of the opening of the Invictus Games, which will open on Sunday. The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. (Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)
Prince Harry and Royal Marine veteran JJ Chalmers talk at a Symposium of Invisible Wounds at the Shades of Green resort at Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 8, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. (Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)

The dynamic duo served together in Afghanistan back in the day and have remained close ever since, making Chalmers privy to Harry’s preferences and habits—including the ones that can be both extra and annoying. Unsurprisingly, he didn’t hesitate to share this during the episode. When Marler asked him to reveal Harry’s most annoying habit, Chalmers openly confessed that the Duke’s apparent inability to stay angry can actually be supremely bothersome.

Prince Harry chats with former competitor and now commentator JJ Chalmers outside the competitor's tent at the swimming pool during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 11, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. Prince Harry, patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, is in Orlando for the Invictus Games 2016. The Invictus Games is the only International sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. Started in 2014 by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games uses the power of Sport to inspire recovery and support rehabilitation. (Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)
Prince Harry chats with former competitor and now commentator JJ Chalmers outside the competitor's tent at the swimming pool during the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 at ESPN Wide World of Sports on May 11, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. (Image Source: Getty Images | Chris Jackson)

Furthermore, while discussing Harry’s night outs with the gang, Chalmers exclaimed, “We’ve never had big, big sessions. You’re always on your best behavior!” He further added, “A lot of the time when we’re out, it’s like an Invictus Gala, or it’s like some sort of thing. And we’re in the corner, the lads, because you know, you get a bunch of veterans together, and he’s, well, he’s, you’re sometimes like a parent, really. You have to sort of look out.” However, Harry also defended himself as he said with a smile, “Well, I don’t want to be; I kind of want the guys to have their own fun, and with me comes extra prying eyes, so it’s a tricky one.” 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (wearing a Household Division regimental tie) departs The Royal Courts of Justice after attending day 4 of a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd on January 22, 2026 in London, England. A group of claimants including Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley are suing the publishers of the Daily Mail for alleged unlawful information gathering from 1993-2011. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (wearing a Household Division regimental tie), departs the Royal Courts of Justice after attending day 4 of a court case against Associated Newspapers Ltd on January 22, 2026, in London, England. (Image Source: Getty Images | Max Mumby/Indigo)

To this, Chalmers responded with an understanding nod, adding with a warm smile, “And that, for the record, that’s not on you personally; that’s the annoying bit.” He also went on to share how Harry loves spending time with his friends, often insisting on buying a round of drinks for everyone. It is clear that both Harry and Chalmers are looking forward to the Invictus Games, which return to Birmingham next year. Ultimately, the candid exchange offered a rare glimpse into Harry’s off-duty personality, showing that despite the royal spotlight, his closest friends know the real him and still see him as just 'one of the lads.'

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