In his memoir “Spare”, the Duke of Sussex reveals that he and his elder brother, Prince William, recognized that their bond had been damaged by the media. Harry admits to feeling pain and recognizing the deep hurt and doubt they were experiencing, even when William swore on Princess Diana that he still loved him.
Harry reflects on how their once-close relationship has been damaged, and questions why this has happened. He attributes it to the media’s relentless pursuit of the royal family, which he describes as a “dreadful mob of dweebs and crones and cut-rate criminals and clinically diagnosable sadists” along Fleet Street.
In his memoir, Harry describes the toll this has taken on him, revealing that he has felt “properly sick and ill” after everything that has happened. He expresses his desire for his brother’s happiness, telling William that he doesn’t believe he truly wants that for him.
The revelation comes at a time when both brothers have been in the public eye, with Harry’s departure from the royal family and his subsequent move to the United States generating significant media attention. William, meanwhile, has taken on an increasingly prominent role within the royal family, as the second-in-line to the throne.
The impact of the media on the relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William highlights a larger issue around the way that public figures are treated in the media. The intense scrutiny and pressure can take a significant toll on mental health and personal relationships, even for those who have grown up in the public eye.
