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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Was Will's ‘family might not want to see you' a Harry dig?
Prince William appeared to take a subtle dig at Prince Harry during a royal outing to the regiment long associated with his younger brother. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, when the 42-year-old heir apparent visited the Army Air Corps (AAC) in Wattisham, Suffolk. It marked William's first time touring the regiment since being named colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps, a position previously linked to Harry. During a water break with British soldiers, William struck up a conversation about family life. 'Is the pace of life good at the moment?' he asked, according to the Daily Mail. 'Families okay? See you enough?' When one soldier replied it was 'a mixed bag,' William quipped, 'Some of them might not want to see you that much. It's a mixed bag sometimes.' WATTISHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 4: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps (AAC), visits the regiment for the first time for a firsthand introduction to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps (4AAC), on June 4, 2025 in Wattisham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Arthur Edwards -) Credit: WPA Pool / Getty Images The timing of William's comment has drawn attention, given his ongoing feud with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. William took charge of Harry's former regiment after King Charles named him colonel-in-chief in May 2024. The Duke of Sussex, who trained as an AAC pilot in 2009 and served with the regiment in Afghanistan, was once expected to inherit the role, until he and Meghan 'stepped back' from royal duties in 2020. WATTISHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 4: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps (AAC), visits the regiment for the first time for a firsthand introduction to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps (4AAC), on June 4, 2025 in Wattisham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Arthur Edwards -) Credit: WPA Pool / Getty Images The rift between the brothers has only deepened since then. William and Harry were last seen interacting at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022, and reportedly avoided each other at King Charles' coronation in May 2023 and again at a memorial service in August 2024. 'The underlying issue is trust,' a royal insider told People this week. 'The King and William don't trust Harry and Meghan with any kind of confidential conversation.' Meanwhile, Prince Harry's relationship with his father remains frosty, with reconciliation said to be 'extremely unlikely' even as the King deals with health challenges. 'Prince Harry has blown all trust and any reconciliation with his father and the royal family for the moment,' a royal source said. As the royal family's divisions remain in the spotlight, William's offhand family remark has only fuelled speculation about just how deep the rift goes.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Prince William Takes Over King Charles Title in Royal First Amid Cancer Battle
Prince William Takes Over King Charles Title in Royal First Amid Cancer Battle originally appeared on Parade. officially took over the title of in a royal first amid the British monarch's cancer battle. On Wednesday, June 4, the Prince of Wales, 42, made his first visit to 4 Regiment Army Air Corps at Wattisham as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, GB News reported. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Prince William officially took over the role in May 2024 when King Charles, 76, handed it down to him at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop. However, he had yet to travel to the 4 Regiment Army Air Corps after his father passed down the title. After his trip, the future king took to Instagram to thank the soldiers for their time and service. "Proud to visit the Army Air Corps as its Colonel-in-Chief. Great to spend time with the soldiers and their families here at Wattisham Air Base," Prince William captioned his update. "Thank you for the warm welcome and heartening to see the strength of the regiment's community." The husband of and father of three continued, "Very impressed by the relentless commitment, physical capability and mental acuity on display at the combat PT session. An excellent reflection of the Army Air Corps' readiness and professionalism!" To conclude his update, Prince William wrote, "A huge thank you to the soldiers and families of the AAC for the warm welcome—and for everything you do." In February 2024, King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis. Prince William and other members of the royal family have stepped up to take on more responsibilities as the reigning monarch continues treatment. Prince William and Middleton's son, , 11, is next line to the throne behind William, behind his siblings, , 10, and , 7. Next: Prince William Takes Over King Charles Title in Royal First Amid Cancer Battle first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
