Speech on Service Reignites Tensions Between the Brothers Amid Royal Family Strains
Prince William’s speech during King Charles' coronation on May 7, 2023, is once again under scrutiny, as some viewers believe it contained an indirect jab at his brother, Harry. The resurfaced video has triggered online discussions, with one user commenting, "Service, Harry. Do you hear that? Not a free ride," while another added, "SERVICE. Something Harry doesn’t understand."
These reactions have revived memories of Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from royal duties in early 2020. At the time, Buckingham Palace acknowledged the difficulty of balancing their roles, stating that "it is not possible to continue with responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service."
During King Charles's Coronation concert at Windsor Castle, Prince William spoke about his father’s lifelong dedication to service. Many interpreted his words as a veiled reference to his brother. William paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II before highlighting King Charles’s commitment, saying, "For all that celebrations are magnificent, at the heart of the pageantry is a simple message: Service. My father's first words on entering Westminster Abbey yesterday were a pledge of service. It was a pledge to continue to serve."
Listeners were quick to connect this statement to Harry’s exit from royal duties, further fuelling speculation about ongoing tensions between the brothers.
