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New prince harry book a 'deranged conspiracy', his spokesperson says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 14, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 14, 2026
Quick Summary
A new Tom Bower biography alleges that Queen Camilla said Meghan “brainwashed” Prince Harry—a claim his spokesperson denounced as a “deranged conspiracy.” Buckingham Palace declined to comment; William and Kate’s camp remained silent.
Prince Harry Biography Called 'Deranged Conspiracy' by His Spokesperson
Controversy Surrounding New Prince Harry Biography
Allegations Against Queen Camilla
LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - A new biography about Prince Harry which says Queen Camilla had allegedly remarked he had been brainwashed by his wife Meghan was described by his spokesperson on Saturday as a "deranged conspiracy".
Harry and Meghan's Relationship with the Royal Family
Harry and Meghan have been estranged from the British royal family since stepping away from official duties in 2020 and moving to California, but continue to attract huge interest both in Britain and abroad.
Claims from Tom Bower's Book
In extracts from his new book published in the Times newspaper, author Tom Bower, who has written a number of biographies about the royals, said the couple began feuding with the other royals shortly after their glittering 2018 wedding.
The couple, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are now barely on speaking terms with the other royals and Harry has rarely seen his father King Charles in recent years.
Concerns from William and Kate
Bower wrote that Harry's elder brother William and his wife Kate were alarmed by Meghan's impact on him and regarded her as a threat.
"Meghan’s brainwashed Harry," Camilla, the prince's stepmother, told a friend, according to the author.
Impact of Other Royal Scandals
According to the extracts, Harry was also shocked by the fall from grace of his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has lost all his titles and been ejected from his home over his links to the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and feared his brother would likewise effectively banish him.
Official Responses to the Biography
Harry and Meghan's Spokesperson Statement
In an unusually strong response, a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said Bower's commentary had "long crossed the line from criticism into fixation."
"Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him," the spokesperson said in a statement.
Buckingham Palace and Other Royal Responses
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on behalf of King Charles and Queen Camilla. There was no immediate comment from representatives of the Prince William and Kate.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Key Takeaways
- •Tom Bower’s new biography claims Camilla told a friend “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry,” which Harry’s spokesperson called a “deranged conspiracy” (newsweek.com).
- •The couple remain estranged from senior royals since their 2020 departure, and the book portrays tensions escalating soon after their 2018 wedding (the-express.com).
- •Harry’s spokesperson criticized Bower’s work as crossing “from criticism into fixation,” suggesting readers seeking facts look elsewhere (newsweek.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Prince Harry book a 'deranged conspiracy', his spokesperson says
1What does the new Prince Harry biography claim about Queen Camilla?
The biography claims Queen Camilla remarked that Harry had been brainwashed by his wife Meghan, according to author Tom Bower.
2How did Prince Harry's spokesperson respond to the new book?
Harry's spokesperson described the book as a 'deranged conspiracy' and criticized the author's commentary as a fixation rather than factual reporting.
3What is the current relationship between Harry and the British royal family?
Harry and Meghan are estranged from the royal family and are reportedly barely on speaking terms with other royals.
4Who is the author of the new Prince Harry biography?
The new biography was written by Tom Bower, who is known for writing biographies about the royals.
5Did Buckingham Palace comment on the claims made in the biography?
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on behalf of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
