The sweet sound of envy must be resonating all the way from Moncito to Kensington Palace, especially after none other than Tom Brady—the greatest quarterback of all time—publicly praised Prince William for his impressive throwing skills.
Yes, the Tom Brady, the man with more Super Bowl rings than Harry has grievances, was seen applauding Prince William’s football prowess on Instagram. William, effortlessly throwing footballs with grace and precision, likely left Harry stewing, perhaps still fiddling with his surfboard, wondering why Tom Brady hasn’t slid into his DMs yet.
It all started when Prince William casually joined a group of kids playing American football. What could have been a casual, unremarkable moment quickly became the talk of the town—and, apparently, social media—when William threw some picture-perfect spirals that would make even seasoned NFL scouts take notice. And who noticed? None other than Tom Brady himself, who couldn’t resist dropping a comment on William’s arm, simply stating, “Wow, impressive,” with a strong-arm emoji. When Tom Brady sings your praises, it’s practically a royal decree. You can only imagine the atmosphere in the Sussex household when that notification popped up. Was there a quiet tension? Perhaps Meghan furiously scrolled through Instagram, checking to see if she’d missed any compliments from other sports icons.
The timing couldn’t have been more ironic. Just two days after Brady’s comment, Harry released a surf video. Was this Harry’s attempt at appearing athletic—riding a wave in a video that feels older than his last royal engagement? Unfortunately, the effort only seemed to highlight what we’ve seen time and time again. While Harry struggles to stay relevant with these stunts, Prince William continues to impress with effortless displays of athleticism. Remember when William visited Australia in 2010 and wowed the military with his sharp shooting skills? William’s low-key talent has been quietly shining for years. Whether it’s picking up a rifle, a football, or even a hockey stick if need be, William has a knack for excelling without breaking a sweat.
Meanwhile, Harry, in his ongoing quest to one-up his older brother, resorts to PR stunts that scream, “Notice me!” The desperation is palpable. Take that surf video, for instance. Harry is no Kelly Slater, and the entire production seemed like a poorly conceived attempt to shift the conversation after Brady’s public praise of William. Meghan, ever the strategist, was likely behind the scenes orchestrating the whole thing—hoping to make Harry seem more regal, more athletic. But instead of boosting his image, the video only served to highlight what we already knew: Harry isn’t the effortless, sporty charmer that William is. The video felt outdated, overly staged, and uncomfortable to watch. The tell-tale sign? The fuzz on Harry’s head was a dead giveaway that the footage wasn’t even recent.
Then there’s Meghan, possibly cringing as she watched William interact naturally with children during the game. Unlike the overly rehearsed and sometimes robotic demeanor we’ve come to expect from the Duchess of Montecito, William and Catherine are genuinely warm and engaging with kids. The contrast between the two couples becomes even more glaring here. Meghan, dear, it’s okay if not every child wants to be a prop in your perfectly staged PR parade.
