Prince Harry and Prince William have a rare talk after England’s World Cup exit | Today’s news
England’s dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup appears to have done what years of royal diplomacy failed to do – giving Prince Harry and Prince William a rare point of agreement.
The estranged brothers, who have remained estranged in recent years, reportedly reacted similarly after England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina on July 15. While there has been no public sign of reconciliation between the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales, both have expressed their disappointment at England’s failure to reach the World Cup finals.
The much-anticipated semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium ended in disappointment for England fans as Argentina booked their place in Sunday’s final against Spain.
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Harry’s one word reply
According to Page Six, Prince Harry attended the TIME100 Sports Gala in New York shortly after the game.
When asked by the publication if he was disappointed by England’s loss, the Duke of Sussex responded with a brief but eloquent reply: “Of course.”
The reaction quickly attracted attention online, with many noting that it accurately mirrored Prince William’s public reaction following England’s exit from the tournament.
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William said he was ‘gutted’
Prince William, who serves as president of the Football Association, shared his thoughts on X following England’s defeat.
The Prince of Wales wrote that he was “gutted” by the result, but praised the team’s performance throughout the tournament.
In his post, William said the whole nation should be proud of England for giving it their all during the campaign. He thanked everyone involved, on and off the pitch, adding: “The fight and belief you showed inspired us all. The most complete England team in the tournament. Keep your heads up.”
While the brothers expressed their disappointment differently, many fans pointed out that both ended up expressing the same sentiment after England’s World Cup exit.
Harry’s visit to the UK and meeting with King Charles
Harry’s comments came after his recent visit to the UK to promote the upcoming Invictus Games.
He was later joined by his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to the report, the family was invited to Highgrove House, King Charles’ private country home, for a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The gathering reportedly marked the first meeting between the Sussex family and King Charles in four years.
According to the report, the meeting took place in strict privacy, after which no official photos or statements were released.
No reunion between brothers
Although Prince Harry was reunited with his father during the visit, Harry and Prince William are said not to have met.
Following Harry and Meghan’s retirement from royal duties and subsequent public interviews and memoirs, the brothers remained estranged for several years.
While there was no breakthrough in their relationship during Harry’s visit to the UK, England’s World Cup semi-final defeat appears to have briefly united them in one respect – their shared disappointment at the national team’s exit from the tournament.
