One royal commentator said William had to adapt more to his relationships with the public and media than Harry to reflect his future status as king.
The brothers' relationship with the media is the subject of the latest BBC documentary, The Prince and the Media. They all face pressure as key members of the royal family, and relations with the media have been strained. But royal commentator Roberta Fiorito said that unlike Harry, William had to maintain a close relationship with the media because he would become king in the future.
The host, who is also the host of Obsessed With the Royal Family, said: "I think, seeing this fact... Studying their different futures, like heirs and spare tires, William must have that relationship. As he said on his trip to Pakistan, when he met the media on the plane, he said, 'Think of this as a collective hug!' ’”
"When Prince Harry was on the plane to meet the media during his trip to Africa, he said, 'Thank you for coming, but I didn't invite you.'" The rebound effect of these reactions... I think that's the most confusing part. ”
Sky's Royal Correspondent Ryanon Mills told the BBC that the reaction she received from the two brothers during most recent overseas visits showed in particular that William and Harry had taken very different strategies in dealing with the media. She agrees with Fiorito's assessment of William and compares William's welcoming attitude toward her to Harry's rejection of her.
Mills continued: "He wouldn't stop and give me a full interview, but he would admit my existence or whatever. ”
At that time, she approached Harry at the end of the meeting and asked him, "What do you hope to achieve with this?"
Harry could be seen walking straight toward his car, then turning to face Mills, who asked him twice more about his target.
Harry smiled first and said, "What? Ask someone else. ”
But when she repeated her question, he turned his face and said with a look of displeasure, "Don't do this." ”
Ms. Mills said, "Most people look at it and think, wait, it's a matter of politeness."