William and Harry’s bitter feud has nothing to do with the succession to the throne, nor is about a woman or even money – there’s something much more serious driving these brothers apart… rugby.
Prince William, who is the vice-patron of the Welsh Rugby Club has urged his side to beat England, which younger bro Harry passionately barracks for.
The Duke of Cambridge met with the Welsh players at their Rugby World Cup 2015 welcoming ceremony in London, and told them, “Unfortunately I will be watching you with my brother, so I will need a Wales win more than ever!”
Harry has made no secret about his love for rugby, especially the English side, and no doubt that comment from his brother will be seen as fighting words ahead of the England v Wales game on Saturday night (Sunday morning Australian time).
That wasn’t the only joke the future King made at the ceremony, after the team sang their traditional folk song, he took a leaf out of his grandfather’s book and quipped, “thank God the Welsh team play rugby better than they sing.”
Prince William gave the Welsh rugby team, including captain Sam Warburton (pictured, left) a warm welcome ahead of their clash against England.
Jokes aside, the father-of-two had some inspiring words to say to his beloved Welsh side.
“It is a great achievement for all of you to be here whether as players, management or support staff,” he told them. “It will have been a long, arduous road for many of to get the opportunity to represent your country at a World Cup. I know you will all be fearsomely proud of being a part of this team. All of your sacrifices, pain and herculean efforts are about to be rewarded with the chance to make history in Cardiff and London over the next six weeks.”
