The allegation from Prince Harry that Prince William and Kate Middleton asked him to wear a Nazi costume has resurfaced. Prince Harry has attributed the scandal surrounding the costume he wore in 2005 to his brother and sister-in-law. At the age of 20, a photo of Harry dressed as a Nazi soldier with a red armband featuring a swastika was published by The Sun newspaper. This photo was taken at a costume party with a “Native and Colonial” theme, where William was also present in a homemade lion outfit.
In his new memoir, Prince Harry mentioned that Prince William and Kate Middleton found the Nazi uniform choice amusing. Apparently, he had consulted them about two costume options – a pilot uniform or a Nazi uniform – and they suggested the latter. Harry recalled that they both found it hilariously ridiculous, which was the intended effect.
According to royal historian Robert Lacey, the rift between the brothers began when Harry faced public backlash over the Nazi costume, despite William’s involvement in choosing it. The fallout led to strained relations and a lack of communication between the brothers in the following years. The incident left Harry feeling alienated from his family, as he perceived himself to be portrayed as the comic figure while William emerged unscathed.
The memoir not only delves into Harry’s strained relationship with his brother but also involves insights about Kate and Queen Consort Camilla Parker-Bowles. It’s clear that the impact of this revelation continues to reverberate within the royal family.
