Prince Harry‘s recent trip to the U.K. has stirred up quite a buzz, not just for mending fences with King Charles III but also for putting Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s public image under the microscope. It seems like Harry’s visit has shaken things up in royal circles, and everyone is talking about how it’s affecting the dynamic between the brothers and their families.

Tina Brown, a well-known royal commentator, shared her thoughts and she didn’t hold back. She described Harry’s appearances as “buoyant,” a breath of fresh air compared to William’s more serious vibe. Brown pointed out, “After five years of exuding choler and wrath and spouting therapeutic gibberish, the ginger whinger finally realized that all the royals have to do to win public enthusiasm is zip around the UK and smile.”

Amanda Platell from the Daily Mail, who has often been critical of Harry and Meghan Markle, also chimed in with a surprising twist. She praised Harry for bringing back “laughter and joy” to royal engagements, something we haven’t seen in a while. Platell wrote, “Harry’s visit brought us something we have not seen for a very long time from the royals – laughter and joy. Which leaves many of us asking why William and Kate have decided to hide away and become the Prince and Princess of Boring.”

The palace isn’t exactly thrilled with William and Kate’s light workload lately. Sure, last year was tough with Kate’s health issues, but insiders are saying it’s time for the royal couple to step it up. Brown mentioned that King Charles is “currently less irritated with the prodigal Harry than he is with his elder son and heir,” which really says something about how the family dynamics are shifting.

Harry’s visit changed the game for the Waleses

As Harry charmed his way through the U.K., the pressure is definitely on William and Kate to rethink their royal game plan. With all the chatter in the media about their need to engage more, it’s becoming clear that public expectations are changing fast. Harry’s upbeat, approachable style seems to be winning hearts, while his brother and sister-in-law are left looking a bit dull in comparison.

So, what’s next for the royal couple? Will they take a page out of Harry’s book and embrace a more engaging approach, or will they continue to play it safe? With Harry’s renewed popularity and the spotlight on them, it’s going to be interesting to see how William and Kate respond to the challenge.