Big blow for Prince Harry as his ‘favourite cousin’ appears ‘closer than ever’ to Prince William

Prince Harry is said to have suffered another big blow as his "favourite cousin” was seen joking around with Prince William.

Published on: Jun 23, 2024, 13:16:58 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Prince Harry is said to have suffered another big blow as his "favourite cousin” Princess Eugenie was seen joking around with Prince William. Despite Harry’s distance with William and most of the royal family, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have remained close to him. In fact, it is said that Eugenie was the first royal family member that the Duke of Sussex introduced Meghan Markle to.

Big blow for Prince Harry as his ‘favourite cousin’ looks ‘closer than ever’ with Prince William (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File) (AP)

This week, however, Eugenie was reportedly seen joking around with William at Royal Ascot. The two were all smiles at the annual event, with William enjoying her company and playing with the tassels on her hat.

‘She and William looked closer than ever and they laughed and hugged’

According to The Mirror, a source said, “William in particular was in high spirits at the event - one funny incident with Princess Eugenie prompted comparisons with his cheeky youngest son, Prince Louis.”

"At one time, it was thought that Eugenie had 'sided' with Harry and Meghan following their fallout from the family - but she and William looked closer than ever and they laughed and hugged,” the source added.

Last month, Eugenie spoke out about the importance of "supporting family" after attending a garden party that William hosted in the absence of King Charles. The party was attended by non-working members of the royal family, including Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall. Along with the younger generation of royals, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also invited to the party.

Eugenie later said in a statement on social media, "Come rain or shine, I was delighted to support my family yesterday to meet some special individuals at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party who have gone above and beyond to support their local communities and the country."

Notably, Eugenie chose not to attend Harry's Invictus Games anniversary earlier this month.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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