Prince Harry and Kate Middleton broken by 'arguments, broadsides and betrayal'

andonce. Harry often spent time with his brother William and Kate, forging a heartfelt connection with the future Queen, even describing her as “the sister I’ve never had and always wanted.”

However, their relationship took a dramatic turn following which deeply strained their once-strong connection. In the book, Harry made several pointed accusations against the — and Kate was not exempt.

He partly blamed both William and Kate for encouraging him to wear a Nazi costume to a party; suggested that Kate felt “on edge” due to inevitable comparisons with Meghan, and claimed a disagreement over bridesmaids' dresses left Meghan “sobbing on the floor.”

The revelations reportedly hurt William and Kate deeply and Harry faced criticism for airing his grievances so publicly, particularly knowing the Royal Family’s tradition of not responding.

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In his retelling of the infamous , Harry seemed to suggest that Kate was unwilling to compromise, despite Meghan's obvious distress. An insider said that the memoir "paints Kate as rigid and overly formal, contrasting Meghan's laid-back Californian approach".

However, many were quick to stand by . Royal photographer was among those to speak out. "Harry has publicly targeted his sister-in-law in a way that’s not just damaging to her but to the entire family dynamic," he said.

, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, noted: "Harry’s decision to drag Kate into this narrative was both unnecessary and hurtful. She's always been the epitome of grace under pressure, and this incident paints a distorted picture of who she really is."

Kate is said to have been deeply hurt by Harry's actions but chose to remain silent on the matter, instead focusing on her royal duties and her young family. In more recent years, her health has been her main priority after being diagnosed with cancer - though she is now happily .

Of course, it wasn't just Spare that caused issues with the Sussexes. They spoke out against the royals in the infamous Oprah interview, and in they again took aim at Kate, accusing her of being overly-formal on their first meeting. "Even when Will and Kate came over, and I met her for the first time, they came over for dinner, I remember I was in ripped jeans and I was barefoot," Meghan said.

"Like I was a hugger, I've always been a hugger. I didn't realise that that is really jarring for a lot of Brits. I guess I started to understand really quickly that the formality on the outside carried through on the inside."

is also believed to have been greatly angered by his brother, with his attacks on his wife said to have been the final straw for the future king. Royal expert Katie Nicholl said: "I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel, and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William."

And, according to , despite Harry's hints about wanting to reunite with his family, the Prince of Wales simply can't get past the comments he made about Kate. "William is unlikely to forgive Harry any time soon for his slights against Kate in Spare, among them the suggestion she was cold towards Meghan. Those close to William say his brother rarely comes up in conversation."

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