In pictures: Prince William and Harry's brotherly moments caught on camera before royal feud erupted

They once shared a very close bond
Rebecca Carter

Prince William and Prince Harry once shared a close bond before their reported feud, with some touching brotherly moments being caught on camera.

However, now it’s said the brothers have a strained relationship thanks to Harry’s comments in tell-all interviews and his memoir Spare.

But before their fallout, Harry and William were close and these photos below show just that.

Prince Harry and Prince William walking to St George's Chapel for wedding
William supported Harry on his wedding day in 2018 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Prince William and Harry’s best brotherly moments before their feud

1. Prince Harry supported by William at his wedding

In 2018, Prince Harry married his wife Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel in May. William was his best man.

In a sweet moment between the brothers, Harry was seen arriving at the chapel next to William as they enjoyed some chatter and a laugh.

Meanwhile, they waved and smiled to the crowds that had gathered outside awaiting the arrival of the bride.

Prince William and Prince Harry crouching down to view Princess Diana tributes
William and Harry looked at tributes left for their late mother to mark 20 years of her death in 2017 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

2. William and Harry viewing tributes left for late mother Princess Diana

In 2017, the brothers came together to view tributes left for their late mother Princess Diana in the White Garden in Kensington Palace.

It was to mark the 20th anniversary of her tragic death. Diana died in August 1997, aged 36, following a car accident in Paris.

William was 15 at the time, while Harry was 12.

Prince William and Prince Harry racing in relay race
The brothers enjoyed a competitive race! (Credit: SplashNews.com)

3. Prince William and Harry had a competitive nature before their feud erupted

The brothers have become known for their competitive nature. In early 2017, the pair went up against each other in a relay race at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.

William’s wife, Kate, also joined them – and it was a rare playful moment between the royals.

That’s two faces of pure competitiveness!

Prince William and Prince Harry smiling with hard hats on during DIY SOS project
Getting into the DIY SOS mood! (Credit: SplashNews.com)

4. The brothers take part in DIY SOS project

In 2015, William and Harry channelled their inner Nick Knowles for a royal visit.

They visited the DIY SOS Veterans Build project at the time. Given hats with their names on them, the brothers were all smiles and laughter for the engagement.

Prince William and Prince Harry laughing at polo match in 2014
10 years ago, the brothers looked happier than ever at a polo match (Credit: SplashNews.com)

5. William and Harry at polo match

The brothers have always been fans of polo. They’ve both taken part in matches over the years.

In 2014, William and Harry were seen laughing at an Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Polo Club.

Prince Harry and Prince William talking at his 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey
Harry was William’s best man at his 2011 wedding to Kate (Credit: SplashNews.com)

6. Prince Harry supporting William at 2011 wedding

In April 2011, Harry was Prince William’s best man at his wedding to Kate. William and Kate married at Westminster Abbey on April 29.

In a touching moment, Harry was seen smiling at William on one of the biggest days of his life.

Prince William and Prince Harry at RAF Shawbury in 2009
William and Harry both had military careers (Credit: SplashNews.com)

7. William and Harry’s army training

Both William and Harry have embarked on careers in the army.

In 2009, they attended a photo call at the RAF Shawbury as they attended military helicopter training.

They both looked proud of each other in the photo above.

Prince William talking to Kate and Prince Harry during royal engagement
Harry also shared a close bond with William’s wife, Kate (Credit: SplashNews.com)

8. William, Kate and Harry’s close bond

As well as having a close relationship with his brother, Prince Harry was also close with his sister-in-law Kate.

The trio were often seen out for royal engagements together and shared some sweet moments.

Prince William and Prince Harry with Paddington Bear
Wills and Harry met Paddington Bear! (Credit: SplashNews.com)

9. Prince William and Harry meeting Paddington Bear

In 2017, William, Harry and Kate met Paddington Bear as they attended the Charities Forum Event at Paddington Station.

It was a sweet interaction that royal fans couldn’t get enough of.

Prince William, Kate, Meghan and Prince Harry on Christmas Day walkabout in 2018
William, Kate, Meghan and Harry came together for Christmas Day 2018 (Credit: SplashNews.com)

10. William and Harry with their wives

Before things turned sour, William and Harry often stepped out with their wives for appearances.

In 2018, the family spent Christmas Day at Sandringham and stepped out for the annual public walkabout.

Read more: Princess Diana’s ‘lonely’ final Christmas without William and Harry before her death

Royal fans rejoiced as William and Kate walked alongside and enjoyed a chit-chat with Harry and Meghan.

However, it was a moment that’s very rarely seen now.

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