They explained that Harry’s overseas trips can only be announced at certain times on the advice of personal security advisors as the prince is “not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family”.
A spokesperson for The Duke of Sussex also said that Harry is in Canada this week for Remembrance events – the dates of which Harry has no power over.
They said: “The events were planned nearly a year ago. The date of the main event, the dinner, is set by the charity, not Prince Harry.
“The period of Remembrancetide traditionally extends from the 1-11 November and has done since 1918, over 100 years. He can’t choose to move those dates.”
The spokesperson continued: “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.
“This visit, months in the planning, marks a return to a city that has a special place in the Duke’s heart, having played host to the Invictus Games back in 2017.”
Prince William has not commented on the clash of his brother’s announcement this week; however, one royal expert believes it could have caused a “further chill” in their already tense relationship.