From Africa not with love:
the estranged relationship between the British Prince William and his younger brother Harry in recent years is no secret, but contrary to popular belief that the one who caused the rift between the brothers was Harry's wife Meghan Markle, according to reports, the rift between the brothers began years before Markle entered their lives and related for their charity work in Africa.
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According to sources in the know, the first significant explosion between the two happened many years ago and is a product of the different way in which the two believe that projects for the conservation of wildlife in Africa should be managed, a subject very close to the hearts of the brothers (much like their late mother Princess Diana).
"Both have a strong passion for protected animals on the continent, but they don't always agree on how to manage the projects on the continent," a source told the Times of London website.
"William believes that the focus should be on community-based initiatives led by locals, who over time will feel empowered enough to manage their land, whereas Harry advocates an approach that puts more emphasis on intervention. He believes that we need to be more hands-on to ensure that wildlife habitats are protected that will bring change."
Princes William and Harry, photo: Reuters
Harry (39) himself referred to the tensions between him and his older brother William (41) on the African issue in his autobiography "Spare", in which he told about an incident between the two that almost came to a fight.
"One day we almost got beaten up in front of our childhood friends," he wrote and added and shared that when their friends asked why they were both active in Africa, William replied: "My rhinos and elephants."
Harry's love for Africa is well documented and he has held the title of President of Parks in Africa since 2017, a huge conservation organization operating on the continent, being one of its board members.
Harry's role and performance in the organization hit the headlines last week after reports circulated in the British media that the park rangers, who are paid by the organization, were accused of rape and violence against local residents living in the Congolese rainforest.
Princes William and Harry in better days, photo: Reuters
"As soon as Harry became aware of these serious charges, he forwarded them to the CEO and Chairman of the Parks Organization for further treatment," close associates of the prince told the British website Mail on Sunday. "Harry does not have the tools or the experience to navigate his way through crises of this type." Another source added in an interview with the Times website and added that officials in the organization express support for the demand that he step down.
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