New Documentary Claims Prince William and Prince Harry’s Rift Began Years Before Meghan
A new documentary has revived debate over the origins of the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, with royal commentators suggesting the breakdown in their relationship began well before Meghan Markle entered the picture. The Scottish Sun reports that experts interviewed for the programme point to events as early as 2017 as the moment the brothers’ partnership started to unravel.
The documentary includes insights from royal journalists who claim that differences in personality, duty, and long-term vision for the monarchy created growing distance between the brothers during their early 30s. According to the report, these tensions intensified as their roles became more defined — with William’s responsibilities as future king expanding and Harry’s public identity shifting.
This interpretation challenges the widespread belief that Meghan’s arrival was the catalyst for the split. Instead, experts argue that underlying pressures, combined with public expectations and internal disagreements, played a larger role in shaping the divide.
While Kensington Palace and the Sussex team have not commented, the discussion highlights how deeply the rift continues to shape modern royal narratives. The Scottish Sun notes that the documentary offers a “broader context” for understanding the brothers’ strained dynamic today.
For UK audiences, the new claims reopen an emotionally charged chapter in the royal story, revealing how far back the tension may stretch — and reminding viewers that the relationship between the princes remains one of the monarchy’s most complicated issues.
