The Prince of Wales appeared to take a subtle jab at his estranged brother, Prince Harry, this week as their ongoing rift continues.

On Wednesday, 4 June, Prince William, 42, paid a visit to the Army Air Corps (AAC) in Wattisham, Suffolk — the same regiment once served by his younger brother.

In case you’ve forgotten, Harry joined the Blues and Royals at age 19 and later became an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner. His role took him to the front lines in Afghanistan.

Although this regiment had strong ties to Harry, William — who served in the Royal Air Force in his early years — was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC last year.

During his recent visit to the base, William is said to have made a comment that many believe was a veiled reference to the ongoing family tension.

During a short water break with some active-duty soldiers, Prince William reportedly asked (according to The Mail), “Is the pace of life good at the moment? Families okay? See you enough?”

Before anyone could answer, the father of three joked, “Some of them might not want to see you that much. It’s a mixed bag sometimes.”

It’s unclear whether William was simply being playful — or if the remark was a subtle jab at his younger brother Harry, who stepped down from royal duties in 2020.

Since Harry’s move to the U.S. with Meghan Markle, the two brothers have seen very little of each other.