**Prince Harry Faces Criticism for Scheduling International Trip Overlapping with Prince William’s Royal Visit**
*Published Nov. 5, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET*
Prince Harry is once again under scrutiny for scheduling an international trip that overlaps with one by his estranged brother, Prince William. According to Radaronline.com, the Duke of Sussex is reportedly using his lack of official security status as an excuse for the timing of his visit.
Prince William, 43, had just arrived in Brazil for a five-day royal trip coinciding with the Earthshot Prize ceremony when Harry’s team announced that he would be heading to Canada the very next day for a visit with military veterans.
### Last Minute or Long Planned?
Harry, 40, and his wife, Meghan Markle, 44, have faced criticism in the past for scheduling trips and events that coincide with those of senior royal family members. Monarchy watchers suggest this may be an attempt to draw attention away and generate publicity for themselves.
The Duke of Sussex and Markle, who stepped down from royal duties in 2020, have repeatedly denied these accusations. Harry’s spokesperson emphasized that the trip to Toronto was planned nearly a year ago.
William announced Rio de Janeiro as the location for the 2025 Earthshot Prize in April, setting the event for June. The Prince of Wales has already been making headlines in Brazil during his royal tour, including a notable moment during an island visit.
### Ongoing Security Battle
Addressing the sudden announcement of Harry’s international trip, his spokesperson stated:
*”We are always guided, as to when we can announce trips like this, by the advice given to us by his private security advisers and the event’s security team.”*
Harry’s team apparently withheld the information of his destination until the last minute, citing security precautions, despite Harry and Meghan taking previously announced trips to countries with high crime rates, such as Nigeria and Colombia.
Although Harry employs a team of private armed bodyguards, he continues to battle with Britain’s Home Office to regain his Internationally Protected Person (IPP) status, which he lost after stepping down from his role as a senior working royal. This means he no longer receives taxpayer-funded, round-the-clock bodyguard protection.
### Commitment to Veterans’ Causes
A spokesperson added that the main event’s date is set by the charity involved, not by Prince Harry himself.
Harry was invited to Canada by the military veterans group True Patriot Love Foundation. On Wednesday, November 5, he will attend a luncheon with the charity, just hours before William presents the Earthshot Prize awards in Rio.
That evening, Harry is scheduled to attend a private fundraising event with the Halo Trust. The following day, he plans to visit a veterans center and participate in the 17th annual True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner, which honors veterans, military members, and their families.
### A Visit with Historical Significance
The spokesperson highlighted that the period of Remembrance for the UK and its Commonwealth’s fallen soldiers spans from November 1 through Remembrance Day on November 11, a tradition that has been observed since 1918—over 100 years.
They also noted, *“Harry can’t choose to move those dates.”*
The trip, which has been in the works for months, marks a return to Toronto—a city with a special place in Harry’s heart. It was the host city for the 2017 Invictus Games, where Harry famously introduced Meghan Markle to the public as his girlfriend. The couple got engaged later that year in November.
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This latest scheduling conflict adds to the ongoing narrative of tension and rivalry between the two brothers, but Harry’s team maintains that this visit is focused on supporting veterans and honoring Remembrance traditions close to the Duke of Sussex’s heart.
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