Prince William has revealed what he really thinks of Prince Harry’s relationship statement

After Prince Harry made a plea for his girlfriend Meghan Markle to be given more privacy earlier this month, there were reports that older brother William didn’t approve – particularly because the relationship had gone public so quickly.

However, the Duke of Cambridge has now categorically denied the rumours in a statement. Speaking to The Telegraph, he announced that he gave his blessing for Prince Harry to release his original statement condemning the alleged harassment of Suits actress Meghan.

On behalf of Prince William, Kensington Palace said:

The announcement reportedly comes after the two brothers had a heart to heart conversation about whether it was right to make a public plea to internet trolls to stop their “abuse” of Miss Markle.

Prince Harry has been dating American actress Meghan since June. 

A source said: “They don't issue statements like that without talking to each other, and they talked about the Meghan Markle statement extensively in advance of it being put out.”

Another royal insider added: “There is just no way Prince Harry would have put that statement out if William had disapproved.”

Reports said that Prince William was “wary” about announcing new relationships via a statement, but understood that this particular situation had “gone too far” and something needed to be done. The Duke himself has only issued one statement about his love life – when he denied he was in a relationship with Jecca Craig – before he met the now Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine.