Allegations made by Prince Harry about a physical fight with his brother, Prince William, have been described as exaggerated in a newly published book. The claims relate to an incident said to have taken place in 2019 at Nottingham Cottage, which was detailed by Harry in his memoir Spare. According to his account, the argument stemmed from William’s concerns about Meghan Markle’s behaviour towards palace staff.
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A new book by royal editor Russell Myers challenges the severity of the incident as portrayed by the Duke of Sussex. In William And Catherine: The Inside Story, sources close to the Prince of Wales suggest that while tensions were high and harsh words were exchanged, the confrontation did not become physically violent. The book states that accounts describing an assault were “massively overblown”.
Harry’s version of events alleged that the argument escalated, resulting in him being knocked to the floor and sustaining minor injuries. He also claimed that his brother encouraged him to retaliate and later denied that an attack had taken place. These assertions have been disputed by sources cited in the book, who maintain that no physical altercation occurred and that the disagreement was verbal.
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The differing accounts underline the continuing rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, which has widened since Harry’s departure from royal duties. The brothers are believed to have had minimal contact in recent years, with their last reported appearance together being at a family funeral in 2024.
