Prince Harry has rejected an author's claims that "punches were thrown" between him and Prince Andrew years before he stepped back from royal duties.
The story surfaced in writer Andrew Lownie's new book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.
In the book, Lownie claims tensions escalated between the Duke of Sussex and his uncle after Harry learned of "something Andrew said behind [his] back".
It further claims the argument led to a physical confrontation in which "Harry got the better of Andrew" and left his uncle with a "bloody nose".
The alleged fight is said to have taken place over a decade ago, and Lownie writes that the pair's relationship has not improved in the years since.
Lownie also wrote that Prince Andrew told his nephew he was "bonkers" for marrying Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, and that the marriage would "not last more than a month".
The claims have been refuted by Prince Harry's staff, who told People magazine: "I can confirm neither of those things are true. 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.
“Nor did Prince Andrew ever make the comments he is alleged to have made about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry.”
Extracts of Lownie's book have been serialised by The Daily Mail this weekend, and allege Prince Andrew has a "problematic" relationship with his two nephews.
The insider quoted in Lownie’s book further alleges that Harry told his brother William, now Prince of Wales, that “he hated Andrew”.
The book adds there were "tensions between the two men for years”, in addition to claims Andrew was rude about the Princess of Wales.
In June, it was reported Prince Harry is planning to reach out to his family by inviting them to the 2027 Invictus Games, in what is seen as a significant step towards reconciliation after years of tension.
Prince Harry is said to be seeking to mend relations with his father and brother following the fallout from his 2023 memoir Spare, with formal invitations expected to be sent later this month.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: "Harry has agreed that Invictus should extend an invitation to his family. Invictus hopes the Royal Family will come along to support the wounded veterans taking part. Harry is hopeful his father will set aside their differences to attend the Invictus Games and support veterans.
"The Royals have always been hugely supportive of Invictus and proud of what Harry has achieved in that arena. This is one olive branch from him which might be reciprocated."
