During his first public appearance on a four-day visit to the UK, the Duke of Sussex engaged in a friendly exchange with WellChild Award winner Declan Bitmead, 17. When Declan mentioned having a younger brother, Harry humorously asked if he “drives you mad,” sparking laughter when Declan said they “get on fine.” Harry then added with a grin that attending the same school can “sometimes make it more challenging.”
Body language expert Judi James analyzed Harry’s demeanor, noting that his relaxed and earnest tone suggested he was drawing from his own experiences with William. Speaking to The Mirror, she explained that Harry’s joke about sibling dynamics may have been an attempt to downplay the depth of his rift with William, framing it instead as typical brotherly banter. Prince Harry Prince William tensions,
“By joking, ‘Does he drive you mad, or..?’ Harry seems to be minimizing the seriousness of his own relationship issues, presenting them as nothing more than playful sibling disagreements,” James said. She added that the comment subtly suggested “things are not serious or permanent—it’s just what brothers do.”
Although Harry didn’t directly name William, the lighthearted remarks are being seen as a possible peace gesture, particularly as reports suggest he hopes to reconnect with his family during the trip.
