In a revelation that sends shockwaves through the British monarchy, the Duke of Sussex's forthcoming memoir, 'Spare', alleges a distressing physical confrontation with his elder brother, the Prince of Wales.
The incident, which purportedly took place in 2019 at Harry's London residence, Nottingham Cottage, is described as the violent crescendo of long-simmering tensions within the Royal Family.
A Confrontation Over Meghan
The book's contents, first reported by The Guardian, claim the altercation was sparked during a discussion about the well-documented rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the Firm. Prince William allegedly arrived at Harry's home already agitated, immediately branding Meghan Markle as "difficult," "rude," and "abrasive."
Harry asserts he defended his wife, leading to a heated exchange. The situation then escalated beyond words. William is said to have grabbed Harry by the collar and ripped his necklace before knocking him to the floor. The Duke of Sussex recounts landing on a dog's bowl, which shattered under his weight and injured his back.
The Aftermath and a Plea for Help
In a moment of dark irony, William is then quoted as telling his brother: "You don’t need to tell Meg about this." To which Harry reportedly retorted, "You mean that you attacked me?" William allegedly replied, "I didn’t attack you, Harold."
The account details how William later returned, seeming to show remorse, and urged Harry to hit him back. Harry refused. The incident was significant enough that Harry later sought therapy to process the event, which he described as a physical manifestation of the constant media leaks and briefings he believed were coming from his brother's camp.
Palace Silence and Pre-Publication Frenzy
As the story dominates global headlines, Buckingham Palace has maintained its customary stance of "no comment." The revelations have ignited a media firestorm, setting the stage for one of the most controversial and revealing royal memoirs in modern history.
The book's serialisation promises to unpack years of private grievances, painting a picture of a relationship fractured not just by disagreement, but by an alleged act of aggression that will forever change the public's perception of the House of Windsor.
