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Jennifer Newton & Abbie Meehan

Prince Harry 'felt sick' after William's four-word excuse to turn down wedding request

Prince Harry has revealed how he "felt sick" after a tense pre-wedding chat with his brother Prince William.

In his tell-all memoir, Spare, Harry explains how he had drinks with his friends at Coworth Park Hotel the night before his big day at Windsor Castle, reports the Mirror. Harry then claimed that William had been due to join him, but he cancelled at the "last minute", citing "Kate and the kids".

William had just become a dad for the third time, and Harry reminded his brother that it was their tradition. This was because the night before William's wedding, the pair had dinner together before going to greet the crowds.

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Harry claims William said: "Why are you even saying hello to the crowds, Harold?"

To which Harry writes in the book: "I felt sick about it."

However, Harry does note that William eventually changed his mind about greeting the crowds, and did come join his brother. The Duke of Sussex wondered: "Maybe Granny intervened".

The Prince also said that he pressed William about having dinner together and staying the night - and eventually, he relented and agreed to have dinner. However, he wouldn't stay over, as he wrote: "Sorry, Harold. Can't. Kids."

Since Spare was released last week, it has been reported that neither Prince William or King Charles have been in contact with Harry.

The Duke of Sussex also claimed in the book that he was physically attacked by William, and that the King put his own interests above Harry’s. He also stated that his father was jealous of Meghan Markle.

The memoir sees Harry's true frustrations at being "spare to the heir", his lonely life before meeting his wife, and the breakdown of his relationships with members of the Royal Family.

But despite claiming in interviews to promote the book he would like to be reconciled with his royal relatives, a source to The Sun: "There has been no conversations or contact."

This news means it has been left unclear as to if Harry and Meghan will be invited to attend the King's coronation, due to take place on May 6.

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