As Prince Harry celebrates his 34th birthday we examine just why he remained a mystery to the public as he navigated his path to adulthood. Which was the 'real' Prince Harry - a feckless playboy partying at nightclubs with a blonde on his lap? Or a physically brave young man destined to distinguish himself in unexpected ways? Despite relentless media scrutiny, much of it negative, Harry remained a tantalising, elusive mystery for many years.
The brothers' private lives are now very much public property. But with their every move, both positive and negative, subject to relentless media scrutiny, have William and Harry, like their mother Diana, become prisoners of their own celebrity?
There is no doubt that William and Harry have experience more tragedy in their lives than most but equally there is no question that both of their parents have given them all the love that was possible.
The Young Royals have reclaimed the front pages but is this a blessing or a curse? More controversially are some Royals even starting to exploit their celebrity status for commercial gain?