Prince William was forced to issue a statement in 2016 to deny he was 'troubled' by his brother Prince Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters The longstanding feud between Prince William and his younger sibling Harry has been ongoing for several years. Harry confessed that they were "on different paths", underlining the unexpected extent of their separation.
Rumours suggest that the rapid progression of Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle intensified the strain. At the time, reports even elicited an official rebuttal to dismiss allegations that Prince William was deeply concerned about Harry's rush to publicise his romance with Meghan. In 2016, as the relationship played out in the public eye, Kensington Palace issued a statement affirming Prince William's empathetic position on the couple's wish for privacy, particularly following a heartfelt appeal from Prince Harry, who expressed worries for Meghan's safety, according to OK! A spokesperson for Kensington Palace stated that: "The (then) Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to support those closest to him," unequivocally endorsing Harry's plea to shield Meghan from intrusive attention.
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