Prince William's Hastings Visit Might Have Included A Subtle Nod To His Rift With Prince Harry
While Prince Harry met young patients at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Prince William chilled with the Hastings locals playing "crazy golf".
Prince Harry is on a five-day visit to the UK to fulfill his obligations as a founder of the Invictus Games. There have been wide speculations that the Duke wishes to reconcile with the royal family, with a potential meeting with the King, even though he initially rejected an offer to stay at a royal residence. However, when it comes to Prince William, the brothers haven't spoken with each other ever since they last met in 2022 for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Presently, there seems to be no pathways to peace between them, as it has been reported that the two were just miles apart while Harry was carrying out an engagement at the Chatham House. As Harry sticks to his commitments on the third day, William has made sure that he sends out a loud and clear message that might shake his younger brother to the core.
The Prince of Wales today interacted with fishermen in the Old Town during his visit to Hastings to highlight the town's fishing community and the impressive work of local youth-led and community-driven organisations. He also stopped by the famous Hastings Adventure Miniature Golf to try his hand at the famed sport, much to the amusement of the locals. However, what made the trip interesting was the future king's highlight of the place's history. According to The Sun, the site holds historical significance because it witnessed the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It is a known fact that during the battle, William the Conqueror defeated Harold Godwinson for the English throne, and King Harold attained glory with an arrow in the eye. Now the irony is that in Prince Harry’s memoir Spare, he disclosed that the brothers nicknamed each other Harold and Willy. So was William allegedly trying to state that he is the ultimate conqueror when it comes to asserting his dominance regarding their reconciliation?
While Harry met young patients at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, William chilled with the Hastings locals playing "crazy golf". He topped the celebrity leaderboard by playing five holes with local teenagers. He specifically insisted on tackling the famous windmill hole, completing it on his second attempt with a score of three. Chuffed by his win, William then went on to play an additional three holes. "Next time he would play with a bunch of eight-year-olds, so I might have more chance," he quipped with his signature humor, much to the amusement of the crowd. The Prince of Wales also revealed that he occasionally played golf with his children since they love it.
Ironically, Harry also mentioned his son, Prince Archie, while interacting with young patients today. He said, "Do you know who’s obsessed with Lego? My son Archie – and he’s a master builder." With both brothers leading in philanthropic activities, their vibe couldn't go unnoticed. Despite being so close, they chose to carry out their obligations as patrons; however, William seemed to have the upper hand. Time will tell how the Duke might respond to the subtle Hastings snub.
