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Royally close: How Prince William reacted to Harry’s birth

We take a look back at the beautiful moments shared between Prince William and Prince Harry as we prepare to see the next generation with Prince George and his little sibling.

Prince William was absolutely delighted when he became a big brother to Prince Harry, in fact Prince Charles recalls William taking to the new role like a duck to water!

Charles told their groundskeeper, “It’s worth a guinea a minute watching him enjoy himself. He’s been climbing in and out of Harry’s cot.”

William and Harry’s maternal grandfather Earl Spencer knew the boys would be very close.

“It will be lovely for William to have a companion and a playmate, and someone to fight with,” he said. “I’m sure Harry will be a very good chap.”

And those words ring true today! The two Princes are extremely close, both going down the military path and always proving to be each other’s confidant.

The Duke and Duchess Catherine see that same excitement shining through their little one, Prince George.

We take a look back at the beautiful moments shared between Prince William and Prince Harry as we prepare to see the next generation with Prince George and his little sibling.

Click through to take a look at the beautiful bond between the royal brothers.

Prince William was absolutely delighted when he became a big brother to Prince Harry.

Prince Charles recalls William taking to the new role like a duck to water!

William was incredibly protective of his younger brother.

The two always enjoyed each other’s company.

Always ready to brighten up a dull moment!

Young Harry looked up to his big brother.

The boys adored each other.

They are not only brothers, they’re also best friends!

Harry and Wills bond is lifelong!

Even as adults, they can still joke around.

And as siblings can be, they love to compete!

No matter what, their bond is unbreakable!

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