Royal Fashion - Prince William Fashion - Prince Harry Style

A breakdown of the distinct styles of the most beloved royal siblings.

It’s fair to say that Prince William and Prince Harry are two of the most closely-watched young men in the world today. They’re royalty and the world is obsessed with the ins and outs of the royal life. Hot on the heels of perhaps the most televised wedding in history between William and his wife Kate, the public still can’t get enough of the Royal Family. Just today, there are internet rumors of Kate and a possible pregnancy. Tabloids continue to publish over-the-top stories regarding the exploits of Prince Harry. He just took the media world by storm with this nude exploits in Las Vegas. Needless to say, the two princes are iconic individuals with distinct aesthetics. Here’s a breakdown of the differences in the siblings style.

Prince William
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is the eldest of the siblings and is the second in line to the throne of the Commonwealth Realms. One of the main aspects of Prince William’s style is the fact that he embodies the classic look of British royalty, and much of this comes down to the way he wears his suits. Prince William’s suits feature a relatively modern cut, yet they aren’t nearly as slim as the suits that many people associate with the word “modern” today. More often than not, William’s suits are navy blue in color, which adds a certain amount of richness to his appearance with a subtle nuance of academia to boot. While William occasionally wears double-breasted jackets, they’re usually single-breasted, giving him the clean, sophisticated look that he is known for embodying. Pairing these jackets with light-blue button ups and burgundy ties helps to solidify Prince William’s look, making him one of the most sharply-dressed prominent men in Britain. To sum him up- he’s classically cool with a royal air. If you like the tie that Prince William is wearing above, then we found an almost identical. mauve colored tie, in our collection. At a price of just $14.90 even a commoner can afford it.

In terms of Williams casual look, he’s beyond practical with his uniform of pastel polos and khaki chinos. This combination may not break any fashion boundaries, but there’s something to be said for sticking with what works for you, and William exemplifies that. He’s also a big fan of wearing white slacks, which add a touch of royal class to practically any casual ensemble he throws together. Perhaps the most important thing to realize about Prince William is that he always exudes a professional and sophisticated aesthetic and never breaks the boundaries of royally approved attire.

Prince Harry
Prince Harry is two years younger than Prince William and is considered to be the wild card of the Royal Family. He’s right off the heels of one scandal after another with the most recent one leaving him photographed nude in a Las Vegas suite. Where Prince William embraces his royal responsibilities, Prince Harry seems to pull and tug at them seeing what he can get away with.

If there is one thing that sets Prince Harry apart from his brother, it’s the fact that he tends to take a much more relaxed approach when it comes to everything. This may have to do with the fact that William has a more prominent role in British royalty, but the two have always shown themselves to be individualistic in their approach to fashion. Harry is no stranger to suits, although he tends to wear those which are far more modern than William’s; think modern slim cut with narrow lapels and grey pleated trousers. He favors flat Oxfords over wingtips (the preferred shoe of Prince William), and generally forgoes wearing a tie whenever he can. He opts to play with mixing and matching brighter, more brazen colors and pushes the boundaries of fashion cuts and silhouettes.

Prince Harry is much more likely to be seen in casual dress than any other royal. If Harry isn’t at a high-profile event, he’s likely to be seen wearing jeans, half-zip sweaters, fitted tees and the occasional Polo shirt. It can be argued that his penchant for casual dress has caused Harry to be pegged as the less serious of the two brothers, not to mention the fact that he often embraces a rather messy hairstyle. Bearing this in mind, most will agree that the relaxed, casual look works exceptionally well for Harry. It makes him seem normal, approachable and somehow less royal.

The world and the media will continue to watch Prince William and Prince Harry because the public can’t seem to get enough of these Royals. We look forward to seeing more of these two princes in the future.

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