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5 rules Prince William has to follow as heir to the throne that Prince Harry was allowed to break

Mikhaila FrielJan 15, 2023, 19:02 IST

Prince William and Kate Middleton on their wedding day in April 2011, and Prince Harry with a beard in 2015.John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images, Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

  • As the future king of the UK, Prince William has to follow many rules.
  • Since Harry is the "spare," as he writes in his book, he broke some rules before and after his step back.
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Prince Harry has released new details about his relationship with Prince William in his memoir, "Spare."

Prince Harry and Prince William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018, in London, England.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

William was told to shave his beard, but Harry was allowed to keep his, he writes in his memoir.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on their wedding day in April 2011, and Prince Harry with a beard in 2015.John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty Images, Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
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While growing up, William usually wasn't allowed to fly on the same plane as King Charles, but Harry was.

Harry, Charles, and William pictured together in 2014.John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty images

William didn't take Kate Middleton to Christmas with the royal family until they were married, but the Queen made an exception for Meghan.

Kate Middleton, Prince Philip, and Meghan Markle at the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on December 25, 2017.ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
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William isn't allowed to share his political views, whereas Harry has been more open about politics since resigning from royal duties.

Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace in 2019.Ian Vogler/ WPA/ Getty Images

Harry has given multiple interviews since leaving the royal family, whereas William must follow the royal family's code of silence.

Camilla and Harry during the annual Trooping The Colour ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2015.Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images
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