The 15 most surprising details about Kate Middleton in Prince Harry's memoir

Anneta Konstantinides,Samantha GrindellJan 14, 2023, 03:53 IST

Prince Harry wrote about his sister-in-law in his memoir, "Spare."Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Prince Harry shared intimate details of his relationships with royal family members in his memoir.
He opened up about his connection with Kate Middleton, who he said was the sister he always wanted.

Prince Harry said he liked making Kate Middleton laugh and "was quite good at it" when she first started dating Prince William.

Prince Harry and Kate Middleton laugh together as they watch the Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle on June 16, 2008, in Windsor, England.POOL/Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images

Prince Harry said Kate helped convince him to wear a Nazi costume, which would become one of his biggest scandals.

A man reads The Sun newspaper in January 2005 with a headline about Prince Harry wearing a Nazi uniform at a costume party.Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

Harry said Kate was the sister he'd never had and always wanted.

Prince Harry with Kate Middleton and Prince William.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Harry said Kate and William never invited him over when he moved across the street from them.

Harry said his brother and Kate never invited him over for dinner when they lived next to each other.Nicky J Sims/Getty Images

Harry said Charles and Camilla didn't like when Kate took attention away from them in the press.

Camilla, the Queen Consort, King Charles III, Prince William, and Kate Middleton in a royal portrait taken on September 18.Chris Jackson/Getty Images via Instagram

Prince William told Harry that he and Kate felt persecuted and trapped by the British press, as well as Charles and Camilla.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Camilla, and Charles in 2021.Max Mumby/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II often commented on Kate's "beautiful mane," according to Harry.

Kate Middleton at the trophy ceremony of Wimbledon 2019.Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Harry said Charles and Camilla wanted Kate to change the spelling of her name.

Camilla, Queen Elizabeth II, and Kate Middleton attend the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on November 11, 2018, in London.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Harry wrote that Kate used the same flowers in her wedding that a British tabloid claimed had put Princess Charlotte's life at risk during Meghan and Harry's 2018 nuptials.

Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton after the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, in Windsor, England.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Harry wrote that Kate used the same flowers in her wedding that a British tabloid claimed had put Princess Charlotte's life at risk during Meghan and Harry's 2018 nuptials.

After Harry and Meghan made their debut public appearance with William and Kate, Harry said the press pitted Meghan and Kate against each other for the first time.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attend the Royal Foundation Forum on February 28, 2018, in LondonCHRIS JACKSON/AFP via Getty Images

Harry said an "awkward moment" happened at the same event when Meghan asked Kate if she could borrow her lip gloss.

Kate Middleton whispers to Meghan Markle at Wimbledon in 2018.Karwai Tang/WireImag

Harry detailed the issue between Kate and Meghan over the flower girl dresses.

Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 wedding.WPA Pool/Getty Images

Meghan and Kate's wedding rings shared a special connection.

Meghan Markle on her wedding day in 2018.John Sibley - POOL Reuters/AP Images

Harry said tension bloomed between the "Fab Four" when he and Meghan didn't give Kate and William Easter gifts.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018, in London, England.Anwar Hussein/WireImage

Kate then said Meghan hurt her feelings when she commented on her "baby brain," according to Harry.

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attend Wimbledon 2019.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

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The 15 most surprising details about Kate Middleton in Prince Harry's memoir

Prince Harry said he liked making Kate Middleton laugh and "was quite good at it" when she first started dating Prince William.

Prince Harry said Kate helped convince him to wear a Nazi costume, which would become one of his biggest scandals.

Harry said Kate was the sister he'd never had and always wanted.

Harry said Kate and William never invited him over when he moved across the street from them.

Harry said Charles and Camilla didn't like when Kate took attention away from them in the press.

Prince William told Harry that he and Kate felt persecuted and trapped by the British press, as well as Charles and Camilla.

Queen Elizabeth II often commented on Kate's "beautiful mane," according to Harry.

Harry said Charles and Camilla wanted Kate to change the spelling of her name.

Harry wrote that Kate used the same flowers in her wedding that a British tabloid claimed had put Princess Charlotte's life at risk during Meghan and Harry's 2018 nuptials.

After Harry and Meghan made their debut public appearance with William and Kate, Harry said the press pitted Meghan and Kate against each other for the first time.

Harry said an "awkward moment" happened at the same event when Meghan asked Kate if she could borrow her lip gloss.

Harry detailed the issue between Kate and Meghan over the flower girl dresses.

Meghan and Kate's wedding rings shared a special connection.

Harry said tension bloomed between the "Fab Four" when he and Meghan didn't give Kate and William Easter gifts.

Kate then said Meghan hurt her feelings when she commented on her "baby brain," according to Harry.