Broken Brothers | The truth behind William & Harry's rift (2024)

Full documentary on the royal rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the burden of being next in line.
They are possibly the most famous brothers in the world and long believed to be the bright future of the British monarchy. But in an institution that places the crown above all else, also comes the question of who will step up to the throne and who will step back. The once inseparable brothers now divided, their relationship unfolding in the full glare of the public eye. And the chance of a reunion, growing slimmer each day. In this 7NEWS Digital documentary, we look back at the lives of the brothers Wales, through our news archive library and new reporting from Hugh Whitfeld and Valentine Low.

KEY MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO | CHAPTERS

01:43 Why Princess Diana was the best thing to happen to the Royal Family
03:00 Prince William, the Heir, is born
03:47 Prince Harry, the Spare, is born
05:38 Princess Diana and Prince Charles get divorced
07:04 The night Princess Diana died
10:42 Prince William and Prince Harry go back to school
12:24 The wild years
15:23 Kate Middleton joins the firm
17:41 Prince William, Harry and Kate are the perfect trio
21:55 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
25:07 The wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
28:48 William & Kate & Harry & Meghan are The Fab Four
31:47 The royal rift of William and Harry begins
36:13 The story of Megxit
50:29 Meghan and Harry and the Oprah interview
53:29 The death of Prince Philip
58:54 The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
63:03 Harry announces he’s writing his memoir ‘Spare’
65:57 The coronation of King Charles
67:57 Is King Charles’ ‘slimmed down monarchy’ now too slim?
69:45 King Charles announces cancer diagnosis
71:50 Princess Kate announces she has cancer
73:30 Will Prince William and Prince Harry ever repair their relationship?

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[benjoanne]

Their mother would be devastated and broken hearted if she knew they had grown so far apart

[sharonbennett]

William and Catherine have never made Harry look like a spare.Meghan always ahead of Harry .

[dianefraser]

Reconciliation is impossible when the Royal family know that anything they say could well be repeated and possibly distorted on the world stage. No trust = no relationship.

[partlycloudy]

Catherine was hacked over 155 times ! You omit that !

[MaliKamicak]

For anyone calling William jelous
Read
If William was so jealous of Harry, Harry would never got a spotlight to share with William as he did. Look at Andrew, Charles and the late queen never allowed him to come near future king (Charles)
And btw, William NEVER called Harry "spare"
You can even find an interview where he praises Harry as a "free spirit" and "real star".
Harry never ever said anything similar or complimentary about William.

[Rodmic-hdpn]

I’m so worried about Princess Katherine. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I was 42 yrs old and had an 8 year old and a six your old. I just focused on fighting for my children. I found out who really cared and who didn’t. I was shocked at who let me down. But I’m stronger for it. I ended up with Thyroid cancer 10 years after.i lost 4 girlfriends to breast and colon cancer in their photos. They were so near and dear to me.Its not fair.

[MsJolmstead]

Spoiled entitled rich kid has it so bad. Put life in perspective and go be happy and have a good life. Aren't you tired of this drama yet?

[suechris]

I wish the media would stop harping on at William should repair the relationship between himself and Harry.
If Harry had been my brother I would not be able to forgive his disgusting behaviour and the vile things he and his wife have said and done to everyone in the family.
Maybe if the media stop reporting rubbish about how William and KC are feeling ( which is all made up as they DO NOT express their feelings in public ) just let it be, and who knows in time they may come to speak to one and other again.

[scullyofficer]

Meghan should never have been allowed in that family !

[silentjustice]

Diana's death was one of those events where you remember exactly where you were when you found out. Even here in the States. I remember my mother crying, i think we all did.

[marolynbriggs]

We have to remember that privacy is obviously NOT what he wants.
Harry CALLS the press to announce every step they plan to take.

[sandyCP]

My question is, why should anyone care about H&M at this point? Whatever has happened so far is enough to convince even the most naive person that this two is all about money and attention. They have no relevance and I don't even wanna start about their so called "charities ". I genuinely congratulate RF and Britain for getting rid of this two. It's time that rest of the world move on and not pay attention to this dramatic duo, so that they would have to actually do something to earn their living 😂

[CarylHicks]

So Harry was unhappy before Megan and you would think he will be elated after they left the Royal family, but look at him! Do you think he looks happy now? He is still miserable.

[thatsthejobbb]

They created a charity to pay for their move. They registered it in Pennsylvania, USA because there its legislated that upto 92% of donations can be a used for "expenses". They have no shame!!!!

[clee]

My sister and I will never speak to each other again but I have never wished her ill. I want her to succeed in life. I wish I could say the same for Harry & Meghan. If the world gave me a platform where people would listen to me I’d never use it to destroy my family to the world. We do it privately because what good does it do? What good has it done to society? It hasn’t made us better! It has made Harry a ton of money but in the end will it have been worth it?

[alisondougherty]

It’s a family matter - people fallout because of in-laws and often never reconcile. Media speculation is all about creating a story. No matter what the pundits say, it’s no one’s business but the family’s.

[christinedunphy]

The minute I saw her my head said nutcase. She married the wrong brother for what she had planned thinking that Harry had the same privileges as his brother. She didn't like the pecking order they were in and like all spoilt children she decided to destroy what she couldn't have. She also identified as Caucasian until she found a man with money and a title that loved all things rest is history.
I've never seen a scruffier bride/royal, and Harry hasn't looked right since.they married, but what he's done to his family is unforgivable. Time they were stripped and banished. She's a narcissist and has separated him from everyone he knew before her. . .treacherous.

[ralphl]

Journalists didn't notice that all she said was word salad? She hadn't done the homework to say anything meaningful and hasn't since.

[ColleenJones-mhgo]

Let’s talk about Catherine the Princess of Wales altered picture. A big deal. Yet Harry and his wife’s altered pictures don’t seem to be mentioned. Have you ever seen Harry with so much hair as is shown in some of their pictures? Why not a big deal about that?

[annelally]

William doesn't look uncomfortable! He looks like he was born to be in the public eye like his mother. He has his mother's charm, unlike Harry.