Prince William and Harry’s ‘ugly feud’ began over Meghan security – Celebrity News – Entertainment

One of the most significant root causes of Prince William and Prince Harry’s well-documented rift may have finally been revealed thanks to a new bombshell royal book.

The two brothers have famously not been on speaking terms for many years, with several details being a key feature in Harry’s 2023 memoir, Spare. Whilst numerous theories about why they drifted apart have been shared, extracts from William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, a new book by the Daily Mirror’s Royal Editor, Russell Myers, appears to pinpoint the exact moment the difficulties between the feuding brothers began.

In an exclusive extract, the author writes, “Meghan became a target on social media owing to her biracial heritage and Harry demanded that action be taken. Royal aides informed him they were powerless to act, so he turned his attention to the royal protection teams funded by the Home Office. When told any such protection would not be provided until after he and Meghan were married, Harry was incredulous and appealed to his father and brother to intervene.

“The (then) Prince of Wales insisted he could not become involved in a government decision, especially one where any costs would be footed by taxpayers, but Harry was well aware that Catherine had not only received unofficial guidance from the palace when merely his brother’s girlfriend, but that she had also qualified for round-the-clock protection as soon as they became engaged.”

Additional strain was reportedly placed on the relationship when Harry released an assertive statement criticizing the online coverage Meghan had been subjected to without first consulting his father or his older brother.

The statement from Harry’s spokesperson was issued following a “wave of abuse and harassment” Meghan was experiencing and marked the first public acknowledgment of his relationship.

Harry indicated then that he was concerned about his girlfriend’s safety, and highlighted the “racial undertones of comment pieces,” along with the “outright sexism and racism of social media trolls and web article comments.”

In his book, Myers describes how Harry’s independent decision created additional problems, “Harry’s reaction was furious and swift. Without consulting his father or brother, as the hierarchy would normally dictate, he instructed the Kensington Palace communications team to respond at once – highlighting “a wave of abuse and harassment…the racial undertones of comment pieces.”

He continues, “The media’s tone may have dampened, but the interest in their relationship did not. Harry was infuriated that his father and brother admonished him for his rash actions, and the tense conversations left Harry astounded that his own kin were refusing to offer their support.”

Myers adds, “This period did indeed mark an outward shift in their relations. Suddenly it was harder to get them in the same room, each giving various excuses as to why they could not – or perhaps would not – be available to engage with meetings together.”