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Britain’s Princes William and Harry deny ‘false story’ ahead of royal summit

  • The princes condemned a media report which claimed Harry had been pushed away by William’s ‘bullying attitude’
  • This comes as senior members of the royal family including Queen Elizabeth meet for talks on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future roles

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Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, seen here on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, have put out a rare joint statement to dismiss a story speculating about their relationship. Photo: AFP
Britain’s Princes William and Harry on Monday put on a rare united front to dismiss a “false story” speculating about their relationship, as senior royals prepared to meet for talks about the younger brother’s future.
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Harry and his wife Meghan caught the institution off guard last week when they announced their intention to step back from frontline royal duties.

The 35-year-old former army officer has previously all but confirmed a rift with his older brother, prompting speculation as to the cause and that it may have influenced his decision to quit.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are seen together in Sandringham in 2018. Photo: AFP
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are seen together in Sandringham in 2018. Photo: AFP

On Monday, William and Harry, also known by their formal titles the Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex, issued a rare joint statement to condemn one report, without specifying the publication.

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“Despite clear denials, a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge,” it said.

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