Robert Johnson’s biography sheds light on the palpable unease between Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and the Prince of Wales during their early interactions with the Sussexes.

This discomfort has been the subject of speculation for quite some time, with rumors swirling about discord within the royal family.

The book takes a closer look at how these tensions began to surface.

In a revealing February 2018 interview, royal reporter Jobson, who also serves as the royal editor for the London Evening Standard, highlighted the clear strain among the quartet.

At the Royal Foundation Forum, where both couples were present, they faced tough questions from reporters regarding the supposed rifts within the monarchy.

The Prince of Wales stumbled through his response when asked about prior disagreements, indicating a lack of clarity on how they might find resolution.

Yet, he did acknowledge their ongoing connection, stating, “We’re stuck together for the rest of our lives.”

Observers noted that the Duke of Sussex was visibly enamored with the Duchess of Sussex, with Jobson commenting on his body language.

The Duke’s admiration for her intelligence and eloquence was evident, yet the Waleses appeared distinctly uncomfortable during this encounter, shifting nervously in their seats.

It was as if the cracks in their relationship had already begun to widen.

Fast forward to 2020, and the Sussexes’ decision to step back from royal duties only intensified the rivalry between the two couples.

The palace quickly issued a statement honoring Queen Elizabeth, referring to the Sussexes as cherished family members.

However, it also hinted at differing perspectives on the couple’s claims regarding their experiences as working royals, promising that these matters would be addressed privately.

Despite the Duke of Sussex’s visits to the UK for significant events like his grandparents’ funerals and the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, relations between him and the rest of the royal family have remained frosty.

His candid revelations in his memoir, “Spare,” along with his explosive interview with Oprah, have only fueled public discussions about the monarchy’s inner workings.

The paths of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex diverged significantly following these public revelations.

In his Oprah interview, the Duke recounted a physical altercation that occurred at Frogmore Cottage, ignited by tensions surrounding the Duchess of Sussex.

He described how the Prince lunged at him and grabbed his shirt, a moment that encapsulated the growing divide between the brothers.

Their last public appearance together, a brief reunion at Windsor’s Long Walk to honor the late Queen, served as a stark reminder of the fraying bond.

Since that moment, the relationship between the Duke and the Prince of Wales has reportedly become nonexistent.

Grant Harold, a former royal butler who worked closely with both brothers in their youth, reminisced about their once-strong rapport.