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Teenage Harry Called 'Mad' by Charles and William
20 Mar
Summary
- Brothers Charles and William teased a young Harry about his clothing choice.
- A lip reader claims Harry was called 'mad' for wearing a cap in the cold.
- The incident occurred during a 1998 royal visit to Whistler, Canada.
During a 1998 ski trip to Whistler, Canada, a teenage Prince Harry was reportedly teased by his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William. A lip reader analyzed footage showing Harry, then 13, wearing a baseball cap on a ski lift in freezing temperatures. He complained of being cold, prompting Charles to remark Harry was 'mad' for choosing style over practicality.
Prince William reportedly asked if Harry had brought a spare hat, to which Charles replied he had warned Harry about the cold. William suggested Harry would learn from the experience and possibly get frostbite. This interaction, occurring seven months after Princess Diana's death, was part of a trip intended to provide private family time.
In a separate instance, a lip reader suggested Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had a minor disagreement over biscuits during a 2004 state visit to France. The Queen mentioned having mints, then biscuits, to which Prince Philip responded by questioning her mood. The exchange was characterized as a rare instance of the Queen appearing to snap at Philip, highlighting their otherwise normal marital bickering.
