Prince Harry has issued a firm denial following shocking new allegations that he once physically fought with his uncle, Prince Andrew, during a family gathering more than a decade ago. The explosive claims, detailed in the forthcoming book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York by royal author Andrew Lownie, have reignited tensions surrounding the embattled Duke of York and the fractured dynamics within the British royal family.
According to Lownie’s account, the alleged confrontation took place in 2013 and escalated after Andrew reportedly made disparaging remarks behind Harry’s back—remarks said to have concerned Meghan Markle, whom Harry would later marry. The author claims the exchange grew so heated that “punches were thrown,” leaving Andrew with a bloody nose. The book also alleges that Andrew privately called Meghan an “opportunist” and predicted that the marriage would not last.
However, a spokesperson for Prince Harry quickly dismissed the accusations as “completely untrue.” Speaking to People, the representative stated, “Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry.” Buckingham Palace has not commented on the claims.
The controversy comes amid growing public scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s standing within the royal family. Following his disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview and his ongoing association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and removed from public duties. The new book suggests that Prince William has been “working behind the scenes” to push Andrew out of Royal Lodge—the sprawling 30-room Windsor estate he continues to occupy under a favorable lease arrangement.
Author Andrew Lownie, known for his investigative royal biographies, paints a picture of long-brewing hostility between Andrew and his nephews, particularly over issues of privilege, accountability, and public image. His depiction of a family divided between loyalty and resentment underscores what many observers describe as a widening gulf between generations of royals.
The book’s release also coincides with renewed media attention on Prince Harry’s life in California, where he and Meghan have built a new identity away from the institution that once defined them. While the Duke of Sussex has repeatedly spoken about the emotional toll of his royal upbringing and the British press’s treatment of his wife, he has also emphasized his desire for reconciliation. “There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he said in a recent BBC interview, adding that he hopes to rebuild bridges with his family “in time.”
Still, the latest allegations—and Harry’s swift response—highlight how fragile those relationships remain. For royal watchers, the incident underscores a familiar pattern: every attempt at progress is shadowed by controversy, rumor, and the ghosts of old conflicts. Whether the Palace chooses to clarify or ignore the story entirely, the damage to its image may already be done.
As Entitled prepares for release, one thing is certain — the royal family’s internal struggles continue to unfold not behind palace walls, but under the unrelenting glare of public fascination.
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