Siblings did not interact directly at any point during the weekend's events.
The public noticed a certain pinprick from Prince William towards his younger brother, Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, during his speech to his father, King Charles III, at a coronation event on Sunday (7).
William gave a speech that was all focused on honoring his father, who took the throne of the United Kingdom at the age of 74. The Prince of Wales was applauded by thousands of people after also speaking about the workers of Great Britain.
He stated that the late queen would be a "proud mother" to see her son crowned king and thanked his father for his commitment.
In a moment that turned on netizens' "bullshit radar", William spoke about serving and supporting royalty. "While all celebrations are magnificent, at the heart of the pageantry is a simple message: service." He further reflected: “My father's first words on entering Westminster Abbey yesterday were a pledge of service. It was a pledge to continue to serve.”
When Harry and Meghan announced in 2020 that they would be stepping down from their royal duties, Buckingham Palace issued the following statement: "Following conversations with the Duke, the Queen has written confirming that, in stepping away from the work of the Royal Family, it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that accompany a life of public service".
At the time, the couple reacted to the publication and wrote: "We can all live a life of service. Service is universal". This caused controversy at the time, with many pointing out that now the two would do more commercial work and less for charities to support themselves financially.
Therefore, many netizens noticed these striking references to British royalty. "Service, Harry. Did you hear that? It's not a ride," quipped one user. "SERVICE. Something Harry doesn't understand" added another." 'Service...' 'To serve...' 'Served.. .'I wonder who this was addressed to...', another drew out.
According to the magazine, there were no direct interactions between William and Harry at the event, something that was also worked on by the organizers to avoid any embarrassment.
