Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship has never been worse. These 9 photos show how their rift unfolded.

Mikhaila FrielMar 1, 2023, 18:52 IST

Prince William and Prince Harry attend an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018, in London, England.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Prince Harry and Prince William have had a rift between them for years.
In his memoir, "Spare," Harry shared new details about their relationship.

Earlier this year, Prince Harry shared new details about his years-long rift with Prince William.

Prince Harry and Prince William on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018, in London, England.Max Mumby/Getty Images

Harry and William were never as close as the public believed them to be, which is evident when looking back at William's 2011 royal wedding.

Prince William with Prince Harry outside Westminster Abbey before his royal wedding to Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011.Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images

The brothers' relationship was tense during Harry's royal wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018.

Prince Harry with Prince William before his royal wedding to Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel on May 19, 2018.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry wrote about Meghan and William's awkward first meeting in "Spare," and it seems evident that the pair weren't close when looking at photos of their interactions in 2018.

Prince William greets Meghan Markle before an Anzac Day service at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2018.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

Harry wrote about Meghan and William's awkward first meeting in "Spare," and it seems evident that the pair weren't close when looking at photos of their interactions in 2018.

The "Fab Four" posed for photos on the Buckingham Palace balcony in July 2018, which was around the same time that their relationship was falling apart behind the scenes.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The "Fab Four" posed for photos on the Buckingham Palace balcony in July 2018, which was around the same time that their relationship was falling apart behind the scenes.

Both couples attended the same Remembrance event in London in November 2019, but they were seated far apart.

The royal family at a Remembrance Service at Royal Albert Hall in London in November 2019.Chris Jackson/- WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry and Meghan didn't speak with William and Kate at their final royal engagement at Westminster Abbey in March 2020.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 on March 9, 2020, in London, England.Phil Harris - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry and William didn't walk side by side at Prince Philip's funeral on April 17, 2021.

Prince William, Peter Phillips, and Prince Harry at the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on April 17, 2021.Samir Hussein/Getty Images

The brothers were most recently photographed walking together at the Queen's funeral in September, but their relationship seems to be far from repaired.

Prince Harry and Prince William follow the hearse with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II moving towards St. George's Chapel on September 19, 2022, in Windsor, England.Jon Super - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship has never been worse. These 9 photos show how their rift unfolded.

Earlier this year, Prince Harry shared new details about his years-long rift with Prince William.

Harry and William were never as close as the public believed them to be, which is evident when looking back at William's 2011 royal wedding.

The brothers' relationship was tense during Harry's royal wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018.

Harry wrote about Meghan and William's awkward first meeting in "Spare," and it seems evident that the pair weren't close when looking at photos of their interactions in 2018.

The "Fab Four" posed for photos on the Buckingham Palace balcony in July 2018, which was around the same time that their relationship was falling apart behind the scenes.

Both couples attended the same Remembrance event in London in November 2019, but they were seated far apart.

Harry and Meghan didn't speak with William and Kate at their final royal engagement at Westminster Abbey in March 2020.

Harry and William didn't walk side by side at Prince Philip's funeral on April 17, 2021.

The brothers were most recently photographed walking together at the Queen's funeral in September, but their relationship seems to be far from repaired.