Prince Harry is reportedly dreading his showdown with the Queen over his naked photo scandal, and now it appears his brother William will be next in line to lecture the royal rebel.
Royal aides informed William of his brother’s latest indiscretion over breakfast this morning.
While William has steadfastly supported Harry throughout his previous brushes with scandal, he is reportedly furious Harry was careless enough to be photographed nude.
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“William was told about the photos this morning,” a royal insider told Us Weekly. “He’s not impressed.”
William is said to be particularly upset with his brother’s actions because he tries so hard to behave appropriately at all times and is worried Harry’s latest stunt might tarnish his own carefully-built reputation.
There is no word yet on how the Duchess of Cambridge or Harry’s father Prince Charles — who has been the subject of many embarrassing scandals himself — have reacted to the news.
The Queen has been ruthless in her punishment of royal rule breakers in the past, freezing Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana out of the inner circle for their various indiscretions.
She is far more willing to turn a blind eye to misbehaviour from her own relations however. Charles has been involved in several public scandals — including the infamous ‘Camillagate’ tapes, in which he was heard telling his lover he wanted to be her tampon — but has never appeared to be punished for his behaviour.
Similarly Prince Andrew, known as ‘Air Miles Andy’ for his love of luxury and alleged inappropriate use of public money, has never been disciplined for his repeated indiscretions.
Based on this, it looks likely Harry will just receive a stern talking-to and begged not to embarrass the royal family again.
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The response from his army bosses is likely to be much more serious. Any activity which brings the army into disrepute — even if it is done in private time — can result in a disciplinary hearing and Harry is reportedly expecting a summons from his superiors in the next few days.
“He will be reprimanded,” a senior military source said. “Officers should never bring the Service into disrepute, whether on or off duty. This display of social misbehaviour has raised eyebrows.”
Harry arrived back in the UK today to face the consequences of his weekend of fun in Las Vegas.
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