Explosive new claims have emerged, alleging a fierce physical altercation between Prince Harry and his uncle, Prince Andrew, years before Harry’s high-profile departure from royal duties and relocation to the United States. This purported clash, detailed in a forthcoming book, paints a dramatic picture of deep-seated tensions simmering within the British Royal Family, potentially challenging their public facade of unity.
The alleged incident, said to have unfolded during a family gathering in 2013, reportedly escalated to the point where “punches were thrown,” leaving the Duke of York with a “bloody nose.” Such a raw revelation, if true, suggests a level of personal animosity and a significant royal scuffle that extends far beyond the typical polite disagreements expected within royal circles.
Further fueling the controversy, the new account suggests that this physical confrontation was primarily triggered after Prince Harry uncovered “something Andrew said behind [his] back.” The book specifically highlights Prince Andrew’s alleged dismissive comments regarding Meghan Markle, claiming he went “bonkers” and predicted her marriage to Harry would “not last more than a month,” adding a sharp personal dimension to the palace intrigue.
It is important to acknowledge that spokespersons for the Royal Family have previously issued firm denials regarding any physical altercations between Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, alongside refuting claims that Prince Andrew ever made such disparaging remarks about the Duchess of Sussex. These counter-statements underscore the contentious and highly disputed nature of these sensational claims.
These compelling allegations are brought to public attention in Andrew Lownie’s recent publication, “The Rise and Fall of the House of York.” Lownie’s extensive research aims to explore the complex relationships and underlying power struggles within the monarchy, offering a potentially unsettling, detailed glimpse behind the traditional and often opaque palace doors.
Beyond this specific incident, Prince Andrew has faced immense public scrutiny in recent years, largely due to his controversial associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a connection that gained significant negative attention following his infamous 2019 Newsnight interview. These existing controversies lend further weight to the narrative of escalating internal royal tensions.
Adding another layer to the narrative of royal discord, Lownie’s book also reportedly details Prince William’s sustained efforts to remove Prince Andrew from his residence at Royal Lodge. William allegedly believes Andrew is exploiting his property and privileges, a situation exacerbated since King Charles III reduced Andrew’s financial support last year, though Andrew reportedly continues to reside there due to an undisclosed benefactor.
Finally, the book also reportedly touches on a separate alleged physical altercation between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, where William purportedly pushed Harry to the ground during a heated exchange concerning Meghan Markle’s alleged “rude,” “abrasive,” and “difficult” demeanor. While this specific incident was reportedly apologized for by William, it underscores a pattern of deep-seated family disputes leading up to Harry and Meghan’s eventual departure from royal duties.
