According to Harry's recollection, a heated argument escalated to the point where Prince Charles intervened, grabbing Harry by the collar and forcefully throwing him to the ground. The intense altercation resulted in a dog bowl shattering upon impact. Allegedly, William then retorted, "I didn't attack you, Harold."
The leaked excerpt from Harry's memoir, obtained by the left-leaning Guardian newspaper, provides extraordinary insight into what Harry claims was a genuine physical assault by his own sibling. Harry states that he suffered visible injuries, including scrapes and bruises, as a result of the incident. The heated dispute is said to have taken place in the kitchen of Nottingham Cottage, Harry's London residence within the Kensington Palace grounds, in 2019, shortly before the infamous "Megxit" saga unfolded.
Reportedly, William had referred to Meghan as 'difficult,' 'rude,' and 'abrasive,' expressing his concern for Harry's deteriorating relationship and ongoing conflicts with the media. In response, Harry accuses his brother of merely echoing the negative media narratives surrounding his American wife. This accusation sparked a screaming match that ultimately devolved into a physical confrontation, as described in the book. Harry claims that he handed William a glass of water, remarking, "Willy, I can't speak to you when you're like this."
Describing the subsequent events, Harry asserts that William responded by putting down the glass, hurling another insult, and launching himself at Harry. The altercation unfolded rapidly, with William gripping Harry's collar, inadvertently tearing his necklace, and forcefully knocking him to the ground. The impact caused Harry's back to collide with the dog's bowl, resulting in painful cuts from the shattered pieces. After a moment of disorientation, Harry managed to regain his footing and demanded William's departure.
According to Harry, William then encouraged him to fight back, invoking memories of their childhood scuffles. However, Harry claims he declined, and William subsequently left the scene, returning later with an air of regret and apologizing. As he departed, William cryptically added, "You don't need to tell Meg about this."
Harry questioned, "So you mean you attacked me?" to which William allegedly replied, "I didn't attack you, Harold." Harry confides that his therapist was the first person he confided in about the incident, sharing the details over a phone call. However, he asserts that Meghan noticed the cuts, scrapes, and bruises on his back caused by the dog bowl. In response, Meghan reportedly displayed more sadness than anger, understanding the gravity of the situation.
The Guardian has published the leaked extract, although the source of the early copy remains unknown, as the book's publisher, Penguin Random House, had taken significant precautions to prevent any leaks.
