Prince William appeared to show his "true colours" during a school visit on Tuesday, July 7, as his brother Prince Harry faced a significant legal blow in the UK. The Prince of Wales visited Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, a bilingual Welsh-English primary school in London, where pupils are working to preserve Welsh language and culture. He joined children to send best wishes to Team Wales ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
William's playful moment with mascot Finnie
During the visit, William met Finnie, the official Glasgow 2026 Mascot, and performed a special handshake that delighted staff and pupils. Footage shared on social media showed the prince smiling and laughing, appearing relaxed and engaged. One X user posted a video with the caption: "The Prince of Wales and Finnie," highlighting the fun interaction.
Public reactions were overwhelmingly positive. One commenter wrote: "I love this," while another noted: "The traffic cone on the mascot is great!" A third said: "William must be having a fantastic day." However, some drew contrasts with Prince Harry, with one user remarking: "Silly billy Harry," and another adding: "I'll bet he was in a great mood today! Whilst Prince William was having fun and fist bumping a mascot horse, his younger brother has ended up looking like a horses a***."
Harry's High Court defeat
The Duke of Sussex lost his High Court case against Associated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail. The claim, brought alongside Sir Elton John and others, alleged unlawful information gathering. Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the case in a 436-page ruling, stating he accepted Harry's evidence but noted that Harry sometimes ventured beyond factual testimony into argument. The judge said: "In assessing Prince Harry's evidence overall, it was apparent that he wished the court to understand the personal impact of the matters in issue." He added that Harry's limited evidence on contentious matters did not affect its quality.
Contrasting fortunes spark debate
The juxtaposition of William's lighthearted school engagement and Harry's legal setback has fueled public discussion. Many observers interpreted William's demeanor as a display of his "true colours," contrasting with the challenges faced by his brother. The royal brothers' differing public images continue to attract attention, with William's appearance reinforcing his reputation as a relatable and engaged royal.
