Harry, the Prince, reveals a series of shocking declarations in his latest book

In his highly anticipated memoir, "Spare," Prince Harry has revealed a series of personal and revealing anecdotes about his relationship with his brother, Prince William. Among these revelations is an account of a physical altercation that allegedly took place between the two brothers in 2019.

According to Harry’s account, the confrontation occurred during a heated argument about Meghan Markle. William is said to have grabbed Harry by the neck, ripped off his necklace, and thrown him to the floor. Harry claims that the dog's bowl he landed on broke upon impact with his back. William reportedly then asked Harry not to tell Meghan about the incident, which Harry described as "stunning" and "very quick."

This incident is notable as it involves direct physical aggression from William towards Harry, contrasting with their earlier childhood recollections of frequent physical altercations with other children, where Harry often defended William [1].

The memoir also includes accounts of Harry's experiences as an Army helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, his drug-taking, and his struggle with panic attacks before public appearances [9]. Harry admits to trying cocaine at the age of 17 and smoking cannabis while a student at Eton [10].

Harry also reveals that he asked William and Catherine for their opinions on costumes for an event, including a Nazi outfit. The memoir states that William and Catherine laughed at the Nazi costume [8].

The ongoing tensions within the royal family, as detailed in Spare, have contributed to the ongoing public and private rift between the brothers [2][3][5]. Despite the leaked claims, Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have both stated they will not comment on the matter [7].

The coronation is approaching, and the run-up may become a "will-he, will-not-he come" story about Harry's attendance [11]. Other claims in the book include allegations that William made derogatory comments about Meghan Markle during an argument with Harry, and a woman claiming to have relayed a message from Diana, saying that Harry was living the life she couldn't live [4].

However, there is no information on when or where the meeting with the woman took place, or when the meetings with Camilla occurred or how old Harry was at the time [6]. Additionally, the Guardian newspaper and other publications have obtained copies of the book [7].

In a more positive note, William expressed that Eton was a refuge for him without Harry's presence [12]. The memoir also includes William's suggestion of a town chapel near his father's Highgrove Residence for Harry and Meghan's wedding, but they ultimately married at St George’s Church, Windsor Castle [6].

These revelations offer a unique insight into the personal lives of the royal family, shedding light on the complexities of their relationships and the challenges they face.

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