A representative for the Duke of Sussex has spoken out against claims made in a new unauthorised biography about Prince Andrew, which alleges the royals have a fraught relationship
The Duke of Sussex has categorically denied claims that he was involved in a physical altercation with Prince Andrew, dismissing the shocking allegations made in a new biography about the scandal-hit Royal.
Following the release of the book titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, which insinuates that the brothers-in-law had a fight at a family gathering in 2013, a spokesperson for Prince Harry responded to PEOPLE, stating: “I can confirm neither of those things are true. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry,”.
The book by Lownie, portions of which were featured in the Daily Mail, portrays Prince Andrew as a divisive character within the Royal family.
It delves into his alleged connections with Jeffrey Epstein and suggests that his relationships with nephews Prince Harry and Prince William have become increasingly tense over the years.
The book alleges that Prince William has privately advocated for Andrew’s eviction from Royal Lodge, the Windsor estate where the Duke of York currently resides with his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, reports the Mirror US.
The biography asserts that William has “long harboured” disdain for both Andrew and Ferguson, whom he reportedly views as out of sync with the future direction of the Royal household.
The allegations emerge amidst ongoing public scrutiny and internal tensions within the Royal family, especially after Harry and Meghan’s bombshell 2020 departure as senior royals to start a new life in California.
Now settled in Montecito, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are busy raising their young brood, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, while dedicating themselves to charitable work and media endeavours.
Despite the stormy waters with his kin, Harry hasn’t given up on mending fences, telling the BBC in May: “I would love reconciliation with my family,” and adding, “There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore.”
On the other side of the pond, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were captured in a seldom-seen family moment along the sunny shores of California.
TMZ released snaps on August 1 showing the Sussexes unwinding at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria, where they watched their eldest, Prince Archie, catch some waves during a surf lesson.
Meghan was the epitome of beach chic in a crisp white shirt paired with frayed denim shorts and a stylish straw hat, complemented by large black shades.
Prince Harry opted for a laid-back look, donning a grey tee, black sports shorts, and aviator sunglasses, all topped off with a beige baseball cap.