14/07/2023

Follow live as we read Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand’s illuminating biography of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Strained relationships
The book claims that tensions were high between Harry and William in the aftermath of their discussion about Meghan, with Harrys visits to the Cambridges coming to a virtual halt by the summer of 2017, according to Scobie and Durand.
Prince Harry and William have never publicly addressed rumours of a rift although, three years later, in January 2020 they issued a joint statement dismissing a false story published in a UK newspaper with regards to their relationship. The statement read: Despite clear denials, a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge. For brothers who care so deeply about the issues surrounding mental health, the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful.
However, in the ITV documentary about his and Meghan’s royal tour to South Africa, Harry acknowledged that he and William were going down “different paths”.
We dont see each other as much as we used to because we are so busy but I love him dearly,” he said. The majority of the stuff is created out of nothing but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days.
As for the relationship between Meghan and Kate, although the Duchess of Cambridge had offered to be a helping hand to Meghan as she navigated royal life, they allegedly didnt have much common ground for a friendship, as the former was shy and quiet and the latter was an extrovert.