Shocking report details major altercation between Prince William and Harry
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The British royal family has had its fair share of issues over the years, but the latest news is quite shocking.
According to a report by The Guardian, Prince Harry has revealed details of a major altercation between him and his brother William, Prince of Wales, that took place in 2019.
According to the news report, The Guardian claims to have seen an advance copy of Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare. In it, the Duke of Sussex reveals that William allegedly ‘physically attacked’ him during an argument over his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. This resulted in Harry getting knocked to the floor during the row.
The altercation began after a conversation between the two during which William reportedly called Meghan ‘difficult’, ‘rude’, and ‘abrasive’.
It escalated until William reportedly ‘grabbed’ Harry by the collar, ‘ripped’ his necklace, and ‘knocked him to the floor’.
The Guardian’s article focuses on the alleged altercation between the royal brothers, but described the entirety of the book as a ‘remarkable volume’.
In Harry’s version of events, William arrived at Nottingham Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds which was Harry and Meghan’s home at the time. The Prince of Wales allegedly wanted to discuss the ‘whole rolling catastrophe’ of their relationship and the ‘struggles’ the family had with the press.
Right after Harry offered his brother a glass of water – in an attempt to cool down their heated verbal exchange – was when William supposedly ‘attacked’ him.
The article quotes: ‘He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast.’ According to The Guardian, Prince Harry reportedly landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked and cut into his back.
‘I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,’ Harry said in his book.
Allegedly, William urged his brother to ‘hit back’, but Harry refused to do so. William left but returned ‘looking regretful’, and apologised.
The article also mentioned Harry’s return to the UK for the first time since stepping back as a senior royal in 2021. He went back to attend the funeral of Prince Philip.
This was also the first time Harry reunited with his father, King Charles III, and William since he and Meghan spoke to Oprah Winfrey for their ‘bombshell interview’.
In the book, Harry suggested that tensions remained high during his visit, and quoted his father allegedly ‘pleading’ with his sons not to ‘make his final years a misery’.
CNN also requested an advance copy of the book and asked for a comment on the alleged altercation. A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace declined the request.
Spare is due to be released on January 10.
Scandalous reports and media scrutiny have followed the lives of the British monarchy - they are arguably the most famous public family in the world. They also hold a great deal of influence over public opinion, so their image and what they project to Commonwealth citizens – and the rest of the world – have to be carefully managed.
Although the King does not hold the reins when it comes to global and domestic politics, there is what we call ‘soft power’, and this is where the influence of the monarchy really shines. Soft power, in politics, is one’s ability to affect outcomes through persuasion and cooperation rather than coercion or brute force.
To the public, the British monarchy is a symbol of national identity, unity, and pride for the people. This is why any perceived ‘threat’ that discredits the image of the Royals is often met with harsh criticisms and reactions.
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According to a report by The Guardian, Prince Harry has revealed details of a major altercation between him and his brother William, Prince of Wales, that took place in 2019.
According to the news report, The Guardian claims to have seen an advance copy of Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare. In it, the Duke of Sussex reveals that William allegedly ‘physically attacked’ him during an argument over his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. This resulted in Harry getting knocked to the floor during the row.
The altercation began after a conversation between the two during which William reportedly called Meghan ‘difficult’, ‘rude’, and ‘abrasive’.
Prince Harry alleges that Prince William ‘knocked him to the floor’. Credit: Shutterstock
It escalated until William reportedly ‘grabbed’ Harry by the collar, ‘ripped’ his necklace, and ‘knocked him to the floor’.
The Guardian’s article focuses on the alleged altercation between the royal brothers, but described the entirety of the book as a ‘remarkable volume’.
In Harry’s version of events, William arrived at Nottingham Cottage on Kensington Palace grounds which was Harry and Meghan’s home at the time. The Prince of Wales allegedly wanted to discuss the ‘whole rolling catastrophe’ of their relationship and the ‘struggles’ the family had with the press.
Right after Harry offered his brother a glass of water – in an attempt to cool down their heated verbal exchange – was when William supposedly ‘attacked’ him.
The ‘violent’ exchange reportedly happened in Harry and Meghan’s home. Credit: Shutterstock
The article quotes: ‘He set down the water, called me another name, then came at me. It all happened so fast.’ According to The Guardian, Prince Harry reportedly landed on the dog’s bowl, which cracked and cut into his back.
‘I lay there for a moment, dazed, then got to my feet and told him to get out,’ Harry said in his book.
Allegedly, William urged his brother to ‘hit back’, but Harry refused to do so. William left but returned ‘looking regretful’, and apologised.
The article also mentioned Harry’s return to the UK for the first time since stepping back as a senior royal in 2021. He went back to attend the funeral of Prince Philip.
This was also the first time Harry reunited with his father, King Charles III, and William since he and Meghan spoke to Oprah Winfrey for their ‘bombshell interview’.
In the book, Harry suggested that tensions remained high during his visit, and quoted his father allegedly ‘pleading’ with his sons not to ‘make his final years a misery’.
CNN also requested an advance copy of the book and asked for a comment on the alleged altercation. A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace declined the request.
Spare is due to be released on January 10.
Scandalous reports and media scrutiny have followed the lives of the British monarchy - they are arguably the most famous public family in the world. They also hold a great deal of influence over public opinion, so their image and what they project to Commonwealth citizens – and the rest of the world – have to be carefully managed.
Soft power shapes preferences through appeal rather than force. Credit: Diego Caumont/Pexels
Although the King does not hold the reins when it comes to global and domestic politics, there is what we call ‘soft power’, and this is where the influence of the monarchy really shines. Soft power, in politics, is one’s ability to affect outcomes through persuasion and cooperation rather than coercion or brute force.
To the public, the British monarchy is a symbol of national identity, unity, and pride for the people. This is why any perceived ‘threat’ that discredits the image of the Royals is often met with harsh criticisms and reactions.
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