Prince Harry has opened up about his strained relationship with his brother, Prince William, shedding light on their rivalry and past conflicts.
In his memoir, Spare, Harry recalls a pivotal moment during a trip to Africa in 1999 with William and their friend Mark 'Marko' Dyer, where he identifies the beginning of their feud. He writes candidly, "There were no other boys around, no other common enemies, Willy and I would turn on each other."
Describing incidents of their arguments, Harry recounts one particularly intense moment in Scotland on their way to the River Spey. He details a scuffle that escalated into a full-blown fight in the back seat of a car driven by their father, King Charles. Harry recalls, "Pa swerved to the side of the road, shouted at Willy to get out." William, according to Harry, was "furious" at being the one ejected from the car while Harry remained inside, feeling his brother "felt I got away with everything."
Reflecting on the aftermath, Harry recalls looking back through the rear window and imagining William "plotting his revenge" against him, glimpsing the future King of England in a moment of frustration.
In addition to these childhood conflicts, Harry also discusses a more recent explosive argument with William, where tensions reportedly flared over Meghan Markle. Harry alleges that during the heated exchange, William called Meghan "difficult", "rude", and "abrasive". He further claims that William physically confronted him, saying, "grabbed me by the collar, ripping my necklace, and he knocked me to the floor."
Throughout Spare, Harry also makes accusations involving other members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Princess Kate. While Harry has made efforts to reconcile with his father, his relationship with his brother remains strained, marking a significant rift within the royal family.
