Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry (you know, the redhead who shook up the monarchy like a snow globe), both made a surprise cameo at their Uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’ funeral in the UK on Wednesday (August 28). Cue the suspenseful music: Would they finally interact? Would they bro-hug, chest bump, or even exchange a single awkward nod? Let’s dive in.
Despite rumors swirling that Harry, the Duke of “I’ll Just Zoom In” Sussex, was going to skip the event, sources on the scene confirmed that he did hop on a plane (cue dramatic music) and make the long trek across the Atlantic. It turns out, even royal family feuds can take a backseat when it’s time to honor a dearly departed uncle.
A secretive source—because what’s a royal story without a “source”—told The Sun that the two princes “very discreetly” (aka, with all the stealth of toddlers playing hide and seek) arrived at St. Mary’s Church in Snettisham, Norfolk. Both sporting their best funeral attire and probably hoping for zero eye contact.
The dynamic duo (but not really) took seats in the back of the church—because nothing says I’m here for you, bro like sitting as far away as possible. According to reports, they might as well have been playing a game of “musical chairs with awkward silence” because they definitely weren’t sitting together.
“William and Harry were both there, but we never saw them speak to each other,” an attendee spilled, probably while frantically whispering to a friend, “I swear they didn’t even share an awkward wave!”
For anyone living under a royal rock, these brothers have been beefing for years. Earlier this summer, Harry gave us all the tea, explaining one of the many reasons the royal fam isn’t quite in the running for a “Best Family Ever” award. So, was anyone expecting a warm reconciliation at this funeral? Absolutely not. But it’s always fun to hope for some accidental eye contact, right?
The saga continues…
