The argument is said to have started after William called his sister-in-law Markle “annoying” and “rude,” among other things. Harry said his brother “parroted the story in the media” after which the argument allegedly got out of hand.
William scolded his younger brother, grabbed him by the collar, snapping Harry’s chain, and pinned him to the ground. It is unclear whether William would hit his brother in the process or simply push him.
“I landed on the dog box, which broke under my back, and the pieces cut into me. I just stood there for a moment, dazed. Then I stood up and told him to go,” he quoted The Guardian from the autobiography. As Harry refused to fight back, William ran away. According to Harry, William returned shortly after, sorry. He also allegedly told Harry not to share the incident with Markle.
The title of the book refers to a saying in aristocratic circles that the first son is an heir and the second son is a ‘reserve’. The feeling of being the replacement comes second The Guardian the red thread of the autobiography. For example, Harry says his father, the current King Charles, is said to have told his wife Princess Diana when Harry was born, “Great! Now you have given me an heir and a reserve – my job is done.” .
Before the appearance of Replacement two interviews will be broadcast this weekend in the UK and the US featuring the prince, who is at odds with his family.
