Prince Harry and Prince William, once inseparable brothers, faced an extraordinary journey together, especially after the heartbreaking loss of their mother. Everything sailed smoothly, including Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton. However, a storm began to brew when Meghan Markle entered the scene, and Prince William expressed apprehensions about their union. Post their royal departure, Prince Harry came to grips with his rift with his dear brother as he laid bare his story in his memoir, Spare.

Apart from the memoir, their Netflix docuseries unveiled astonishing revelations. This included a poignant moment where a clash with Prince William left Markle in tears.

Prince William had Meghan Markle in tears?

Prince Harry might have spared Prince William in Spare, but the Sussexes disclosed a rift in Harry & Meghan between the royal brothers that affected Markle deeply. The dispute arose when Prince Harry withheld approval for a statement countering bullying allegations. It strained their relationship, overshadowing their warm brotherly interactions. The Duke expressed his sorrow over the growing divide between them as Prince William remained loyal to the institution.

Further, the tensions escalated due to allegations that Prince William had pushed them to leave the family. A swift joint statement was released in their names, disavowing the accusation. This decision left the Duke astounded, as his consent had not been sought. Afterward, he contacted Markle, stating, “And I rang M and I told her and she burst into floods of tears”.

It was a bitter realization that within a mere four hours, they readily embraced deceit to protect his brother, while for an enduring three years, they had concealed the truth. Moreover, these public revelations strained not only their ties with the royal family but also tainted the image of the British monarchy as a harmonious family.

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The fallout between the royal siblings not only cast a shadow over the royal families, but also took a toll on their shared circle of friends.

When royal sibling rivalry tested their friendships

The once-tight friend circle of the royal brothers faced a sharp decline in recent years because of the ongoing feud. Prince William maintained strong ties with old pals. As reported by the Telegraph, it was evident in his night out with friends Guy Pelly and James Meade. However, a strain appeared in the friendship between Prince Harry and Tom Inskip, who expressed concerns about Prince Harry’s relationship with Markle.

Next up are the Van Straubenzee brothers, Thomas and Charlie. They had acted in major good faith and had played an instrumental role in bringing the royal brothers together for a joint endeavor in memory of their late sibling, Henry. All in all, the rift between the old pals seems to have stirred up some staunch emotions. Even though the friendship might be going through a rough patch, the shared history of these chums will continue to linger, albeit in a changed landscape.

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