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Brothers - Prince William is the older brother, born on June 21, 1982. Prince Harry was born just two years later, on September 15, 1984. They were born to parents Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Heir and spare - William has been second-in-line to the throne since birth. Harry is sixth-in-line to the throne.
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Careers - The Guardian reports that when he was seven, William told the Queen that he wanted to become a policeman. However, Harry replied "Oh no, you can't – you've got to be king."
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Just kids - The brothers dressed up as officers of the law.
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Normality - Diana wanted her sons to live as normal lives as possible. She took them to Disney World and McDonald’s, as well as AIDS clinics and homeless shelters.
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Traumatic - The brothers’ parents divorced in 1996. Tragically, Diana lost her life in a car crash in Paris the following year.
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Tragedy - At the time, Harry and William were at Balmoral Castle in Scotland with their father. Prince Charles broke the news to his sons.
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Heartbreaking - At Diana’s funeral, 12-year-old Harry walked behind the funeral procession from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey.
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Education - The brothers went to the same independent school, Wetherby, in Notting Hill, London.
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Marriage - When William married Kate Middleton, the brotherly bond remained unbroken. Harry has even called Middleton the big sister he never had, as noted by Today.
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Best man - Harry was William's best man at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011. William played the same role for Harry when he married Meghan Markle in 2018.
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Closer together - Although Diana was a polarizing figure in the Royal Family, she brought her two sons closer together.
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Counsel - After her death, Harry started seeing a therapist, as recommended by his brother.
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Shared passions - A handful of shared interests have kept the brothers close over the years. They both served in the military, and share a passion for flying.
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Charities - The brothers set up the Royal Foundation together, which is the base for their different nonprofit campaigns.
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Father - Prince Charles maintains a good relationship with both his sons.
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Tribute - The brothers paid tribute to their mother with the Concert for Diana in 2007. The benefit concert took place at Wembley Stadium in London, with 63,000 in attendance.
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Sense of humor - Harry takes part in a fun run while wearing a mask of William in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Young family - The Royal Family poses with Eton housemaster Dr. Andrew Gailey. This was William's first term at the revered Eton College.
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Holidays - The young brothers with their mother during a trip to Palma de Mallorca in Spain.
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Duties - In 2017, the brothers joined their father at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. They were there to honor the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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Magic - Harry, William, and Kate joke around at the Warner Bros Studios in Hertfordshire, England. The trio look a little like Ron, Hermione, and Harry.
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Tight friends - Harry, William, and Kate attend the opening of the Global Academy in London.
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Formal? - Harry makes his brother laugh during a formal event in 2011.
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Playing around - The brothers duel with lightsabers at Pinewood Studios in London.
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Family events - Harry and William suit up for the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.
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Superheroes - The brothers play around with Batman's costume during a trip to Warner Bros. Studios in Hertfordshire, England.
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Tribute
- Harry and William take a look at floral tributes to their mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. See also: Prince William: his life of love, loss, and new looks.
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Brothers - Prince William is the older brother, born on June 21, 1982. Prince Harry was born just two years later, on September 15, 1984. They were born to parents Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Heir and spare - William has been second-in-line to the throne since birth. Harry is sixth-in-line to the throne.
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Careers - The Guardian reports that when he was seven, William told the Queen that he wanted to become a policeman. However, Harry replied "Oh no, you can't – you've got to be king."
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Just kids - The brothers dressed up as officers of the law.
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Normality - Diana wanted her sons to live as normal lives as possible. She took them to Disney World and McDonald’s, as well as AIDS clinics and homeless shelters.
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Traumatic - The brothers’ parents divorced in 1996. Tragically, Diana lost her life in a car crash in Paris the following year.
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Tragedy - At the time, Harry and William were at Balmoral Castle in Scotland with their father. Prince Charles broke the news to his sons.
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Heartbreaking - At Diana’s funeral, 12-year-old Harry walked behind the funeral procession from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey.
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Education - The brothers went to the same independent school, Wetherby, in Notting Hill, London.
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Marriage - When William married Kate Middleton, the brotherly bond remained unbroken. Harry has even called Middleton the big sister he never had, as noted by Today.
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Best man - Harry was William's best man at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011. William played the same role for Harry when he married Meghan Markle in 2018.
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Closer together - Although Diana was a polarizing figure in the Royal Family, she brought her two sons closer together.
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Counsel - After her death, Harry started seeing a therapist, as recommended by his brother.
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Shared passions - A handful of shared interests have kept the brothers close over the years. They both served in the military, and share a passion for flying.
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Charities - The brothers set up the Royal Foundation together, which is the base for their different nonprofit campaigns.
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Father - Prince Charles maintains a good relationship with both his sons.
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Tribute - The brothers paid tribute to their mother with the Concert for Diana in 2007. The benefit concert took place at Wembley Stadium in London, with 63,000 in attendance.
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Sense of humor - Harry takes part in a fun run while wearing a mask of William in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Young family - The Royal Family poses with Eton housemaster Dr. Andrew Gailey. This was William's first term at the revered Eton College.
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Holidays - The young brothers with their mother during a trip to Palma de Mallorca in Spain.
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Duties - In 2017, the brothers joined their father at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. They were there to honor the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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Magic - Harry, William, and Kate joke around at the Warner Bros Studios in Hertfordshire, England. The trio look a little like Ron, Hermione, and Harry.
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Tight friends - Harry, William, and Kate attend the opening of the Global Academy in London.
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Formal? - Harry makes his brother laugh during a formal event in 2011.
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Playing around - The brothers duel with lightsabers at Pinewood Studios in London.
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Family events - Harry and William suit up for the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews.
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Superheroes - The brothers play around with Batman's costume during a trip to Warner Bros. Studios in Hertfordshire, England.
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Tribute
- Harry and William take a look at floral tributes to their mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. See also: Prince William: his life of love, loss, and new looks.
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The unbreakable bond of Princes William and Harry
Spokespeople for the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge share statement
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Since the announcement that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry would step down from their royal routine and split their time between the UK and the US, much has been said in the press about the relationship between the British royal family and the Duke of Sussex. Enough for the release of a joint statement where spokespeople for the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge say that "despite clear denials, a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge.” The statement continues: “For brothers who care so deeply about the issues surrounding mental health, the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful.”
The truth is that through the highs and lows of their royal lives, William and Harry have always shared a unique brotherly love. From coping with the loss of their mother from a young age, to teasing each other, setting up charities together, and serving as the other's best man on their wedding days, they have always had an unbreakable bond. Click through the following gallery and remember some of these memorable moments.
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