Prince Harry's Eton Shock: 'Willy' Laughed at My Haircut

Prince Harry found his time at Eton College to be a "profound shock," a stark contrast to his brother Prince William's positive experience. During their two-year overlap at the prestigious institution, William requested that they act as if they were not related, preferring to forge his own social circles.

Harry confessed in his memoir, "Spare," to a moment of extreme regret when friends shaved off his hair, calling it a "legendary mistake." In his distress, he approached William, who reacted with laughter rather than comfort, further compounding Harry's humiliation.

This incident was later publicized by a newspaper, leading to Prince Charles expressing concern over press intrusion into the princes' privacy. The article also notes that Prince George will attend Eton College in September, bringing the school back into royal headlines.