In 2013, Prince Harry was incredibly happy that he became an uncle after his nephew, Prince George was born. He thought would visit him daily, and spend quality time with his nephew. In the book “Spare,” Harry stated that he was “never invited” over.
“I took it for granted that I would be invited to their house at any moment. But the days went by, and it didn’t happen,” Harry wrote. “I understand, I thought. They’re busy! Building a family! Or maybe… three’s a crowd. Maybe if I get married things will change.”
Harry was able to spent time with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, but when he left UK, Prince Louis was only two. It wouldn’t be false to claim that Prince Louis and Prince Harry doesn’t share a bond like Louis’ siblings has.
As it is saddening for Harry, he still would like to be in the lives of his nephews and niece. Another sad part is, Harry’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet never saw their cousins.
He also put a lot of thought about his gift to Prince Louis, for his christening.
“One of Harry’s happiest childhood memories was being read a bedtime story by his mother. She loved all the old classics, and Harry had the brilliant idea of starting a little library of first editions for Louis, Charlotte, and George to enjoy as they get older,” a source shared.
“He originally wanted to get Lewis Carroll’s Through The Looking Glass, which was on sale for £24,000, but decided Winnie-The-Pooh would be more suitable for a first tome. Robinson Crusoe was William’s favorite book, but Harry loved all things A.A. Milne,” the source added.
Prince Harry also stated that he is concerned about Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte, for ending up like him as “spares” of George.
“Though William and I have talked about it once or twice, and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility, I still feel a responsibility knowing that out of those three children, at least one will end up like me, the spare,” Harry said.
“And that hurts, that worries me.”
“I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy, I was summoned to provide backup, distraction, diversion and, if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow. This was all made explicitly clear to me from the start of life’s journey and regularly reinforced thereafter.”
Royal expert Ingrid Seward stated what Harry doing was wrong. Royal expert Jennie Bond looked from another perspective and stated that Prince William and Middleton are aware of the problem with being “spare.”
“They have already shown that they have a different and modern attitude to bringing up royal children and I’m sure they will do everything to make Charlotte and Louis feel every bit as special, loved and valued as George,” Bond said.
“I imagine they will encourage Louis to explore life outside the royal fold… it could be the military, but it could also be working in the charity world or whatever he finds appealing after his education is finished. I’m sure they will encourage him to go to University, which they both enjoyed and where, of course, they found love.”
“And from there they will want him to find a life that is meaningful to him as well as appropriate for the son of a future King. They will try to ensure that he feels he is living a life of value, irrespective of his place in the line of succession and that will probably involve service of some kind as they have emphasised from the start that they want their children to understand that having empathy with others is not only a kindness, but is rewarding as well.”
As Bond stated, Prince Louis might have a career other than his royal roles. “[William & Kate] don’t want history to repeat itself and Prince Louis seem like a royal hanger-on and go down the Duke of York path,” she said.
“A lot of the more minor royals have got careers of their own so they aren’t really being tax payer funded,” royal expert added. “The extent to which the Cambridges have tried to normalise the lives of their children very much points in the direction of – yes, Prince George has his destiny mapped out but Princess Charlotte and Louis’ having their own careers?’”
Parenting expert Jo Frost shared with Hello! Magazine that William and Kate would never allow their younger children to be “heir and spare” of George.
“I think William and Catherine understand the importance of nurturing the sibling relationships between the three of them,” Frost stated.
“Dare I say it, in their family it would never be the ‘heir and spare’. It would be about the importance of all of them. The understanding that it really takes a team, with the important roles in upholding the crown and the monarchy.”
“And so, we’re seeing these very early seeds now, with respect to what it means to support each other and to nurture together.”
Royal commentator Lydia Alty shared that the children of William and Kate may start to ask questions about their uncle, Prince Harry, and what happened to him so he left the royal family.
“Prince Harry used to be close to his brother, Prince William. He was also very close to Prince William’s wife, the Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis,” royal commentator said.
“Harry was even close to his father, despite reports and claims from him that he wasn’t. Now that the royals have all split up and, as far as we know, not talking, this will have affected George, Charlotte and Louis.”
“His nephews and niece will probably be wondering why they haven’t seen their uncle and cousins.”
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