In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the royal establishment, further extracts from Prince Harry's forthcoming memoir, 'Spare', have laid bare the depth of the rift between the Duke of Sussex and his elder brother, the Prince of Wales.
The book alleges a physical confrontation between the two brothers at Harry's London home, Nottingham Cottage, in 2019. Harry claims the altercation began during a discussion about his marriage to Meghan Markle and resulted in visible injuries.
The incident, as recounted by Harry, paints a picture of a relationship broken down beyond repair. He describes William as being fuelled by long-held frustrations, ultimately leading to a scuffle that left Harry with scrapes and bruises after he was allegedly knocked to the floor.
This latest disclosure is seen by many royal commentators as a deliberate attempt to shape the narrative ahead of the book's global release. It follows a carefully orchestrated publicity campaign, including high-profile television interviews, ensuring the memoir's claims dominate news cycles worldwide.
The timing is particularly sensitive for the Royal Family, coming just months after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and as King Charles III seeks to steady the monarchy. These personal and deeply damaging claims threaten to overshadow the new Carolean era and fuel endless media speculation.
Buckingham Palace has maintained its steadfast policy of not commenting on personal family matters. However, the sheer scale of the allegations ensures that this royal rift will remain a central topic of global conversation, casting a long shadow over any potential for reconciliation in the near future.
