Prince William's brutal 4-word remark to Prince Harry when he joined Eton College

Lauren Welch, Hollie BealeSat, June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC

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Harry and William on William's first day at Eton College in 1995

Harry and William on William's first day at Eton College in 1995 (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry previously disclosed a harsh four-word comment that Prince William made to him upon his arrival at Eton College.

William had enrolled at the elite institution three years earlier and was already accustomed to boarding school life when Harry began in 1998.

The formerly tight-knit brothers have experienced a strained relationship for several years, particularly following Harry's choice to withdraw from royal duties in 2020.

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William and Harry are currently not communicating, and the date of their last conversation remains unclear.

In his explosive 2023 memoir, Spare, Harry offered a glimpse into their childhood dynamic, suggesting that William was displeased about his younger brother attending the same school.

William and Harry have been feuding for a number of years (Image: GETTY)

Harry recounted: "Willy told me to pretend I didn't know him."

He continued, noting that William instructed him, "'You don't know me, Harold'," before stating, "'And I don't know you'."

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The exchange is believed to have occurred around Harry's enrollment at Eton in 1998, when the brothers were approximately 16 and 13 years old.

William and Harry are no longer on talking terms (Image: Getty)

Kensington Palace issued a highly anticipated announcement today, confirming that Prince George will follow in his father and uncle's footsteps by attending Eton College this autumn.

George will celebrate his 13th birthday next month, with the young royal expected to complete his time at Lambrook School in the coming weeks.

Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8, will remain at Lambrook School, situated close to their residence, Forest Lodge.

Today's statement announced: "Kensington Palace can confirm that Prince George will attend Eton College from this September".

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