Prince Harry ‘stopped cold’ by Prince William's telling gesture

Prince William allegedly once made Prince Harry “stop cold” after he made a “secret” gesture during one of their meetings, it has been claimed. The Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales are thought to be estranged now, with the two brothers barely exchanging any words during their very rare appearances together.

Prince Harry ‘stopped cold’ by Prince William's telling gesture

TL;DR

  • Prince Harry recounted a meeting with Prince William in April 2021, following his interview with Oprah Winfrey.
  • During the meeting, Prince William looked Harry in the eyes and said, 'I love you, but your stubbornness is extraordinary.'
  • William then invoked a 'secret code' phrase, 'I swear, I swear on mummy's life,' which they had used since childhood for extreme crises.
  • Harry stated that this phrase stopped him cold, but not because it was used; he claimed he simply didn't believe his brother.
  • The brothers are reportedly estranged, with minimal interaction during rare public appearances.