Prince Harry has just dropped a bombshell announcement about a Canada trip that’s raising eyebrows for clashing head-on with Prince William’s high-profile environmental tour in Brazil.
The Daily Mail reported that this story boils down to a tale of two brothers, two continents, and a whole lot of speculation about sibling rivalry as Harry’s Remembrancetide visit to Canada overlaps with William’s five-day Earthshot Prize celebration in Rio de Janeiro.
Let’s start at the beginning: Prince William touched down in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to kick off a significant tour marking the fifth anniversary of his Earthshot Prize, an initiative aimed at tackling global environmental challenges.
William’s first stop was the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, a fitting backdrop for a prince championing green innovation in a world increasingly obsessed with climate narratives—some might say to a fault.
Meanwhile, on the very same day, Harry’s office in California announced his upcoming journey to Canada, timed around Remembrance Sunday to honor military service during the traditional Remembrance period of November 1 to 11.
Coincidence? Many are skeptical, especially given the long-reported rift between the brothers, who are said to no longer be on speaking terms—a sad state of affairs for a family once united in public duty.
Harry’s itinerary in Canada includes a lunch with the True Patriot Love Foundation on Wednesday, followed by a private fundraising event with the Halo Trust that evening—noble causes tied to his own military service in Afghanistan.
Here’s the rub: that same Wednesday, William hosts the centerpiece of his Brazil trip, the Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, making the timing of Harry’s events feel like a deliberate jab to some observers.
But wait—Harry’s team is pushing back hard. “The events were planned nearly a year ago,” declared a spokesman for the Duke of Sussex, suggesting this overlap is pure happenstance rather than a calculated move.
Further defending the schedule, the spokesman added, “The period of Remembrancetide Day traditionally extends from 1-11 November and has done so since 1918, over 100 years. He can't choose to move those dates.”
Fair point, but let’s be honest—optics matter, and announcing a trip on the day your brother starts a major international tour doesn’t exactly scream brotherly harmony, especially post-Megxit when Harry stepped away from royal duties in 2020.
Later in the week, on November 6, Harry will visit the Veterans Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto—one of Canada’s largest veteran care facilities—before attending the 17th annual True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner to honor military members and their families.
Toronto isn’t just a random stop for Harry; it’s a city tied to personal history as the host of the 2017 Invictus Games, a project close to his heart for wounded veterans.
Adding a layer of diplomacy, the British royal household was reportedly informed of Harry’s plans well in advance, showing at least some communication between King Charles and the Duke, even if the brothers remain distant.
While William’s Brazil tour comes on the heels of tough family decisions—like stripping Prince Andrew of titles and his Windsor residence—Harry’s defenders might argue his focus on military charities is a return to core values, not a woke publicity stunt.
Still, the clash in schedules leaves a lingering question: couldn’t this have been coordinated better to avoid the whiff of rivalry?
