Prince William & Harry step out at separate events: who would you rather?

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Here are some photos of Prince Harry and Prince William doing some royal work yesterday evening. Harry really hit the ground running upon his return to England, right? I wonder if that’s why William and Kate started scheduling events, because they realized Harry was going to make them look bad. Harry was with Prime Minister David Cameron at the Rugby World Cup welcome event, the pre-Opening dinner. The Opening Ceremony is tonight, and Harry, William and Kate are all scheduled to appear.

As I covered yesterday (only no one was interested), Harry seems to be in the midst of some kind of love triangle with Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas. To hear Team Bonas tell it, Harry is really hung up on her and the only reason he spends any time with Chelsy is because Cressida has rejected him so thoroughly. Still, the “official” line – from People Magazine – is that Harry is happily single, that he’s “just friends” with both Cressy and Chelsy.

Ginger beard is the best beard.

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Meanwhile, William was out at the 25th anniversary dinner (black-tie dinner) for the Tusk Trust. William flew solo, because…? God knows, I would have expected to see Kate at this kind of black-tie event, but William frequently leaves Kate at home when it comes to his anti-poaching and wildlife-saving work. Perhaps he prefers to leave Kate at home because the cause is so close to Jecca Craig’s heart? William gave a speech about the need to protect African wildlife, especially elephants and rhinos.

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  1. Delta Juliet says:

    Who would you rather? Is that a serious question?

    Harry… morning, noon and night.

    • mimif says:

      IKR? By all means, ladies and gents who who would rather PW, please show your unicorn selves.

      • QQ says:

        I know right??? Like wait the Balding one that doesn’t work and is too good to be bothered or the cute rogueish one that still has a job and the Ginger Fire?

      • Kate says:

        QQ, what’s Harry’s “job,” though? He left the military and is on a “gap year,” which is something you do in your 30s only if you’re a Prince of Great Britain, apparently. He did muster up for an occasional photo-op during his extended African vacation, so does that mean it counts as “work”? I agree that William is even more unpalatable, but that doesn’t do much to redeem the Ginger Frat Boy.

      • qwerty says:

        @Kate
        I don’t honestly believe that he was working his ass off in Africa, but officially at least that WAS work. Not a vacation. He worked with conservationists to help protect endangered species. If nothing else, he’s bringing awareness to a cause that’s important. William does nothing and Kate brings awareness to the latest fringe trends.

      • FLORC says:

        Kate
        Harry was never on a gap year. That was created by the press. What Harry’s office released was that he was transitioning from the active military to a desk and to help him focus on his royal duties and charity work. He’s been transitioning this whole time and that hasn’t meant he’s stopped working at all. Just that he’s not boots on the ground. And he’s been exremely active in his duties, charities, and military positions. What happens is it’s not always listed.
        Much of Harry’s events and duties get discarded as what he does on his “personal/private time”. Like Invictus was something he did in his private time so it largely was not counted as an event in his duties for his meetings and trips for fundraising/awareness.

      • Imo says:

        Unless I’m missing something Harry’s veterans/military/charity work doesn’t kick back into high gear until autumn. This summer he’s basically been on a wildlife field trip. Great for awareness but basically a fun summer in good old Africa.

      • Liberty says:

        Harry, of course!

        As to Harry not doing much besides soldiering, then soldiering down under, then rhino and other animal cause work and planning the US Invictus Games and making appearances even on his birthday… Well the Palace will probably tell us next he is not hot nor a ginger.

        Terrible palace PR efforts on behalf of WK make me laugh and laugh and laugh.

    • NUTBALLS says:

      My thoughts exactly. The scampy one or the grumpy one?

      Harry’s my kind of royal. He’s most endearing when he’s been caught being naughty, imo.

    • mandy says:

      Harry for sure over Silly Billy

    • Katydid20 says:

      Harry all the way. I guess it’s been a while since we’ve seen William but when did he become so……not hot?

    • danielle says:

      Yeah totally, Hary all the way!

    • Ysohawt1 says:

      Harry any day.

      Love Harry. He is warm. He is charitable and he gets off his butt and actually gets involved in his charities. He’d such a sweetheart.

      I just can’t with William, who seems rather cold and selfish. Just can’t take his personality anymore.

      • Pipa says:

        Harry anytime!

        Ysohawt1
        +1
        That’s just it – Harry seem to be involved in the planning throughout – not only showing up at the Opening Ceremony (as if we’re blessed and lucky he attended).

  2. Betti says:

    Harry and his hot fuzz every time.

    Kate can keep the toddler.

  3. Suze says:

    At least they are both out earning their keep. I am old enough to be their mother, so I won’t choose, but I do think my red haired son looks a tad better.

    I read your post yesterday Kaiser but I don’t know that I am buying the new unholy triangle of CC and H. I think it’s more of a media construction. That circle hangs together even when they aren’t dating. Does Harry have to pick between the two ex blondes? Can’t we bring in someone new?

  4. Bae says:

    Jeremy Corbyn.

    • Hawkeye says:

      No more calls, we have a winner!

    • Franca says:

      Speaking of Corbyn, I’m not British, but judging by the things I read about him he actually seems to have some integrity, which is unheard of for a politician. Plus, he’s a democratic socialist which is also a plus.

      • Senaber says:

        Now if we can just get Bernie Sanders in the White House…

        That beard really makes harry’s eyes pop. I hope he keeps it!!! I like reading Harry’s articles, but what is there to say that isn’t said in the first comment? So cute, charismatic bad boy with a heart of gold, lots of speculation but nothing firm on his love life, etc.

      • Liberty says:

        Corbyn? Lol. He made an ex the shadow international development secretary, didn’t he?

        And, hmmm: “Corbyn has already faced criticism in his choice of hardline Left-winger John McDonnell – who once spoke of ‘honouring’ the IRA – as Shadow Chancellor. He has also promoted Lord Mike Watson – jailed for arson in 2004 (Two counts, 16 month jail term, per Wiki: “The first alleged that he set fire to a curtain in the hotel’s reception, and the second that he set fire to a curtain in the hotel’s Yellow Room” after a private reception at an Edinburgh hotel) – to an education job and union stalwart Ian Lavery, once convicted of football hooliganism, to Shadow Charities Minister.” per DM. so uh???

        Same old worldwide political narcissistic navel stroking goofiness, just with goat beard.

        So, Ginger beard wins again,

    • Katie says:

      Hahaha!!

  5. Franca says:

    Neither. I’d rather have a guy who actually works for a living. Plus, neither one of them is handsome.

    • Olenna says:

      Agree.

    • Seszie says:

      FRANCA we can share the Swedish Prince instead. 😍😍

      • notasugarhere says:

        Carl-Philip is known for stealing other people’s designs and calling them his own, and spends most of his time racing cars. He doesn’t exactly work for a living. He got married this year.

        If you can handle a complete nutcase as a mother-in-law, you could go for Albert von Thurn und Taxis instead. He spends most of his time racing cars too, but he’s worth over $1 billion.

      • Betti says:

        NOTA: just looked him up. He has a bit of a Dick Darstardly vibe going on with his tache in some photo’s that’s freaking me out so will pass.

  6. thaisajs says:

    This isn’t even a contest. Hot Harry for the win. Every. Time.

  7. Bridget says:

    Remember when Prince William was considered dreamy? He and Andrea Casiraghi were the bees knees. What a difference a decade makes.

    And I love that Team Bonas is still earning their keep. They sure go hard for the PR game.

  8. halina says:

    Damn it seems that William’s face gets yooger every time I see him.

  9. kate says:

    Gosh that beard is amazing! When we were 13ish, my friends and I would tease each other over who would get to marry Will and who would have to settle for Harry. Well, the joke’s on us!

  10. Miss M says:

    Prince Hot Ginger!

  11. Mia4S says:

    Hahahahahaha!…oh wait you’re serious?!

    I’m loving the ginger beard.

  12. Abbott says:

    What is the gossip on Jecca Craig? He still hung up on her?

    • Megan says:

      A popular line of fan fiction with William’s detractors.

      • LAK says:

        A narrative that only took flight after the middletons put it out there…….

      • Megan says:

        Another popular thread of fan fiction.

      • FLORC says:

        Megan
        Can you state why that’s fanfiction? It’s riddled with facts and details to support the Midds being the ones behind it.

      • Megan says:

        I think I am going to send this story to Myth Busters.

      • notasugarhere says:

        Nice deflection, Megan.

      • Imo says:

        For those of us who don’t know, including myself, what evidence is there that these two are having an affair or are seeing one another? Why you’re at it what evidence is there to support Carole feeding the media the story about the hunting trip?

      • LAK says:

        IMO: no one seriously believes that they are having an affair though it’s quite obvious that they have a very close connection. There have been pictures of them together in the past without any comment from anybody beyond mentioning their connection and nothing more.

        The affair rumours didn’t start or take flight until Tanna specifically said something during a time period when he was leaking accurate and specific information about WK directly from the Middletons. He was so trusted as far as being a Middleton informant that other proper journalists, not just royal reporters, started hanging out on his twitter and asking him direct questions to which he gave replies that could only have been sourced from the middletons directly. The question remains, why would the Middletons choose to repeatedly give him this information knowing he would go public with it? And why specifically refer to Jecca as ‘William’s Camilla’ in a photo where her presence had largely been ignored in the weekend media beyond noting that William was being tone deaf in going hunting when he was about to chair a conservation conference. Why start that specific rumour knowing every journalist is sitting watching his twitter for any insider info?

        I don’t necessarily trust what he says these days because he has been somewhat cut off and everybody, journalists included realise this, but for a time period back then, his information was solid.

      • bettyrose says:

        LAK, am I reading too much into your post, or are you suggesting the Midds have chosen Jecca as Will’s preapproved mistress for when the time comes?

      • Imo says:

        LAK
        This is bad, if true. Would Carole not have seen the ramifications? You don’t win a battle at the expense of the war!

      • LAK says:

        Betty Rose: Considering the history of Charles and Camilla, I think they were throwing out a BIG hint.

        IMO: I quite agree.

    • Deedee says:

      At least he shows up for the charity that Jecca cares about.

    • bettyrose says:

      Gawd I love these people. J. Austen herself could not have written more twisted manipulations in the name of landing a husband.

      • LAK says:

        That’s what I find so fascinating about the Middletons. They appear to believe in the Regency period way of social standing and how to achieve it.

  13. Talie says:

    Harry now has a really glaring bald spot at the crown of his head — the Windsor decline has begun. He better find his princess quick!

  14. Lama Bean says:

    Is this for real? That’s like asking would I rather Idris Elba or Chewbacca.

    • Bridget says:

      No question. Chewbacca all the way, right?

    • Franca says:

      For the life of me I don’t understand how anyone can consider either of them hot. Plus, I ‘ve seen interviews, neither has charisma.

      • NUTBALLS says:

        Harry doesn’t have charisma?? Are you serious?? You’re in the minority on that opinion.

        Harry’s got charm and charisma coming out his ass.

      • Liberty says:

        Franca, and he doesn’t have ginger hair or a beard and is only five foot seven and stooped and said children are awful and polo’s for sissies and he hates football and beer. I’ve seen interviews!

        #retrainyourtrolls

  15. Citresse says:

    Interesting how they looked much more alike when they were children.
    Now, they look so different. Harry is like Prince Charles with red hair and William is so much like his mother.
    A beard looks so much better on Harry than on Kate’s brother.

  16. WinnieCoopersMom says:

    Let’s make this interesting: Prince Harry or Prince Carl Philip? ..hmmm…

    • wolfie says:

      Prince Carl Philip is so attractive because he’s in love!!! I hope the ginger prince finds someone who loves him as deeply because he’s so deserving!

  17. Abby_J says:

    Who would say William? Harry all day, every day.

    Oh, and in case anyone is keeping score, I am Team Davy in the love triangle.

    • NUTBALLS says:

      Abby, you and me both. I want Chelsea to win every round, every match. Forever.

      • Abby_J says:

        Yep. Wedding bells and dramatic dresses. She should win the whole thing!

      • bettyrose says:

        I hope Harry’s wedding is broadcast globally too. I haven’t woken at 3am to watch a wedding procession of total strangers in soo long. Make it happen Harry.

  18. Katie says:

    None of them.

    Both basic looking men who grown women ,who should know better, fawn over because they dream of a real life Disney fairytale.

  19. Chloe says:

    Ha, that question is a joke, right? Night and day.

  20. BDA says:

    Look at the photos of William and Joss Stone. I noticed how genuinely happy and relaxed he looks….

    Kaiser, could you please post one!

    • Imo says:

      Joss has been repeatedly linked to Harry over the years. She is pals with both brothers.

      • LAK says:

        No one is saying Joss Stone is romantically involved with the brothers. It’s just always comment worthy how much more relaxed, smiley and effable William looks around her. Sort of the sam way he is around Harry. He tends to look tense around Kate. It’s actually pretty sad that he can’t seem to be relaxed, smiley and affable around Kate in public.

  21. dagdag says:

    OMG,
    Prince Harry and Roman Abramowitsch look like twins .

  22. Lost forever says:

    I think william and kate are hanging on to harry trying to get some of his popularity. Harry was just in africa for 3 months working, comes back and his still working. Then will and kate decided there ready go back to work.

  23. Kate says:

    In answer to the question in the title, is “neither” an acceptable response? I lost count of how many immature, red-faced ginger drunks I encountered while I was living in London, so the sight of Harry kind of turns my stomach. William’s balding and dreadful personality might actually make him even less attractive, though, so perhaps Harry wins by a hair (pun actually not intended). Is the Jecca Craig gossip still even a thing? I just don’t see why she would be interested in being the Petulant Prince’s side piece.

  24. kri says:

    Oh damn, The Prince of Fiery Locks is killing me with mad love. So hot I wouldn’t need a sweater in January.

  25. Hudson Girl says:

    Definitely Harry. But, as much as I like beards- on him, I would make him keep his beard this short.

  26. Laura says:

    Harry is not only the hottest, but has so much more class than Billy. Ginger Rules!

  27. JulieM says:

    Just saw on the cover of US magazine today Harry was engaged to Chelsy. Of course two months ago he was engaged to Cressy. Come on Harry; get out of that feed back loop and find someone new. The truth is out there.

  28. Skittles says:

    Every time I think I’m out, that ginger beard draws me back in.

  29. Bets says:

    I find them both so very unattractive. Harry is looking more like Charles every day and William is morphing into Wallace of Wallace & Gromit.

  30. Runner says:

    Prince Harry!!! No contest! He’s so much more interesting and quirky.