Duke of Sussex departs after brother's charity event snub
Prince Harry departed the UK on Tuesday after attending the WellChild Awards in London, leaving without seeing his royal relatives. The Duke of Sussex’s decision to exit followed a strong message from Prince William, who chose to attend a charity event with David Beckham instead of acknowledging Harry’s appearance at the awards.
Harry, who traveled alone for his brief visit to the UK, flew to South Africa after completing his commitments. Sources close to the Duke revealed that he was heartbroken by William’s apparent snub. "It’s really heartbreaking when you get close to what you wanted, but in the end, it just doesn’t happen," a source shared, adding that Harry had hoped for reconciliation after receiving birthday messages from King Charles and William.
William, meanwhile, carried out his royal duties with Beckham in London, further signaling the ongoing strain between the brothers. The Prince of Wales' move was interpreted as a strong message, leaving Harry feeling disappointed.
Harry’s whirlwind UK visit mirrored his September 2023 trip, where he also attended the WellChild Awards before promptly flying to Germany for the Invictus Games. He is now in South Africa to support his charity, Sentebale, meeting with business leaders and philanthropists to promote initiatives focused on the digital and economic inclusion of young people.
