In a poignant moment at the opulent wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 19, 2011, Prince Harry delivered a heartfelt speech that moved the then-Duchess of Cambridge to tears. Despite the grandeur of the ceremony witnessed by thousands worldwide, it was during the intimate after-party that Prince Harry seized the opportunity to express his warmth and humor in a speech dedicated to his brother.
In her book, “Harry: Life, Loss, and Love,” royal author Katie Nicholl recounted the touching moment. She described the speech as “loving, warm, and funny,” revealing that Harry’s classic sense of humor was on full display. One of his playful jests included a quip about William’s romantic prowess, humorously stating, “William didn’t have a shred of romance before he met Kate.” Nicholl noted that the sincerity of Harry’s words resonated deeply with Kate, moving her to tears.
However, recent revelations from Prince Harry’s memoir have cast a shadow over this previously heartwarming memory. In the memoir, Harry accused the Royal Family of spreading misinformation about his role as the best man at his brother’s wedding. According to him, “The public had been told that I was to be best man, but that was a bare-faced lie. The public expected me to be best man, and thus the Palace saw no choice but to say that I was.”
Contrary to public expectations, Prince William had chosen James Meade and Thomas Van Straubenzee as his best men, as reported by the Daily Express. This revelation adds a layer of tension to the intricate dynamics within the royal family, highlighting the complexities beneath the surface of public events. Despite the conflicting narratives, Prince Harry’s heartfelt wedding speech remains a memorable and emotional moment in the history of the royal family.
