Prince William and Prince Harry rift marked by Princess Diana anniversary

On the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana's death in a 1997 Paris car accident, the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry remains a significant point of public interest. The brothers, once close, are reportedly at a low point in their relationship following Harry's departure from royal duties and the publication of his memoir, ‘Spare’. In the book, Harry described William as both a ‘beloved brother and arch-enemy,’ alleging a physical altercation between them.

The anniversary also brings renewed focus on the circumstances of Diana's death in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. Investigations concluded that the crash, which also killed Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henri Paul, was caused by high speeds and an intoxicated driver attempting to evade paparazzi. While conspiracy theories have persisted over the decades, official inquiries attributed the tragedy to driver error and the intense pressure from the press.