In his autobiography, Spare, published last year, Harry disclosed their differences, mentioning a heated moment in front of their childhood friends. When asked why both princes were involved in African projects, William allegedly responded, "Because rhinos, elephants, that's mine!" Prince Harry's deep affection for Africa is well-documented, and he assumed the presidency of African Parks in 2017—a prominent conservation organization operating across the continent. Last year, he joined its board of directors.
This week, scrutiny fell on Harry's role after reports emerged in the UK press, alleging that rangers funded by African Parks had committed acts of rape and violence against indigenous people residing in the rainforests of the Republic of Congo. In response, Harry's representatives stated that he promptly escalated the serious allegations to the CEO and chairman of the board of African Parks, as they were the appropriate individuals to handle the situation's next steps.
Critics questioned Harry's ability to navigate such crises, claiming that he lacked the necessary tools and experience. They joined calls for him to step down from his position. African Parks, in turn, asserted its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against any form of abuse and announced the launch of an investigation into the allegations.
