We’re fairly certain Prince Harry is just trying to communicate what he thinks is the right way to live — but is he throwing in a dig at his own brother in the process?
Let’s back up…
As you probably know, this month’s British Vogue was guest edited by Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Sussex.
Related: Why Meghan Isn’t On The Cover Of Her Own Vogue
And one of the strings Meghan Markle pulled to make her issue special was getting a certain Prince among men to come in as a guest interviewer.
Harry sat down with legendary conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dr. Jane Goodall to discuss how to save the planet we live on.
The first thing is becoming conscious of our affect on the Earth — and not just the other way around. As the Duke put it:
“We are the one species on this planet that seems to think that this place belongs to us, and only us.”
It was during this conversation that Goodall turned the talk to children.
The 85-year-old primatologist mused that Harry’s “terrifying” view of the state of the environment had been exacerbated by having baby Archie.
And the new dad agreed:
“It does make it different. I think, weirdly, because of the people that I’ve met and the places that I’ve been fortunate enough to go to, I’ve always had a connection and a love for nature. I view it differently now, without question. But I’ve always wanted to try and ensure that, even before having a child and hoping to have children…”
It was the plural which set off Goodall, who interjected:
“Not too many!”
She was laughing, but she was kidding on the square. Conservationists do worry about overpopulation — and al those extra little carbon footprints.
Prince Harry responded by revealing a personal decision the very private couple have not discussed in public:
“Two, maximum!”
So they’ve decided to have only two children?? How interesting. Harry clearly thinks that’s the proper limit. You know, to save the planet. He finished:
“But I’ve always thought: this place is borrowed. And, surely, being as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation.”
Totally reasonable, right? Only have two kids. You know, if you care about the planet.
Except… well, this is kind of awkward.
Harry’s own brother has THREE kids!
So Prince William and Kate Middleton aren’t exactly living up to Harry’s standards, are they?
We don’t know if the Royal was trying to jab at his big bro, but it certainly wouldn’t be outside the realm of possibility for Will and Kate to take it that way.
Might make for an awkward Christmas dinner in any case.
Do YOU think Harry knew he was insulting his family??
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