In a revelation that has rocked royal circles, a new book claims that Prince Harry once physically attacked his uncle, Prince Andrew, after a private and deeply offensive remark was made about Meghan Markle. The alleged punch-up, said to have left Andrew with a bloody nose, took place during a 2013 family gathering — years before Meghan even officially joined the Royal Family. But as explosive as this story sounds, the real drama lies in how Harry has responded to the claims… and what it says about the state of the monarchy.
The claim comes from historian and royal author Andrew Lownie's latest book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York. In the pages of this bombshell publication, Lownie alleges that tensions boiled over after Andrew made a scathing remark about Meghan — reportedly calling her an “opportunist” and questioning Harry’s judgment for being involved with her. According to the book, Harry didn’t just push back verbally. He allegedly lunged at his uncle, resulting in a physical altercation that ended with a bloody nose and stunned silence among those present.
Within hours of the story breaking, Prince Harry’s camp issued a swift and unequivocal denial. In a rare, strongly worded statement, his spokesperson said: “Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex.” The statement called the allegation “categorically false and malicious,” and emphasized that no such confrontation ever occurred — not in 2013, or at any other time.
The backlash didn’t stop the book from making waves. Though Lownie did not reach out to Harry’s team before publishing the claim, he stands by his unnamed source. He insists the individual had first-hand knowledge of the incident and no reason to fabricate such a dramatic story. “They were clear. They were confident. And they were consistent,” Lownie stated in a follow-up interview, defending his inclusion of the alleged brawl.
But the timing of this claim — and its targeting of Harry’s emotional core — has left royal watchers stunned. After all, Harry has consistently positioned himself as fiercely protective of Meghan, even in the face of family disapproval. The couple’s departure from royal life, their tell-all interview with Oprah, and Harry’s memoir Spare all paint a picture of a prince who would rather burn bridges than watch his wife be disrespected. So the idea that he would explode in rage over an insult — even years ago — isn’t too far-fetched for some.
Yet there’s a deeper question now echoing through royal corridors: why now? Why is this story resurfacing in the middle of yet another wave of scrutiny over the royal family’s internal dynamics? With King Charles juggling health issues, Queen Camilla reportedly stepping back from certain disputes, and Prince William tightening his circle, the Firm appears more fractured than ever.
If true, this story of a fistfight between Harry and Andrew only underscores how far the cracks go — and how deeply personal the family tensions have become. If false, it marks a new low in the ongoing campaign to damage Harry’s reputation and reignite the public’s appetite for royal dysfunction.
The palace has declined to comment, keeping with its usual silence on matters involving the Sussexes. Prince Andrew, meanwhile, has made no public statement — a predictable move, considering his own long list of controversies. But insiders suggest that the royal family is “furious” about the book, not necessarily because of the alleged fight, but because it continues to pull open old wounds at a time when unity is desperately needed.
As for Harry and Meghan, their team is focused on pushing back — not just on this claim, but on the broader narrative that they remain at war with the royal family. Meghan, sources say, is tired of the headlines and wants her husband to finally step away from the shadows of palace drama. But Harry, ever the soldier for what he believes is right, isn’t letting this one slide.
Whether fists were ever thrown or not, the message is loud and clear: the divisions in the royal family are not going away anytime soon. And every time the curtain is pulled back — whether by book, by interview, or by tabloid leak — we get another glimpse into a family that has mastered the art of smiling in public while fighting in private.