Prince Harry has addressed his uncle Prince Andrew’s “shameful scandal” in leaks from his sensational memoir which is set to be released in days.
In the book, Spare, the Duke of Sussex comments about the Duke of York come when discussing his own security arrangements.
Last year, Andrew paid millions to settle a US civil case brought by his accuser Virginia Giuffre.
The 62-year-old stepped down from public duties following the fallout from his disastrous BBC interview with Emily Maitlis, where he was questioned about his friendship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
In an effort to repair what is left of his reputation, Andrew is reportedly recruiting a new communication team and will be expected to foot the bill.
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He has always denied any allegations and has said he had no recollection of ever meeting Giuffre.
When Meghan asked him one night whether their protection would ever be removed, Harry tells her: “Never. Not in this climate of hate. And not after what happened to my mother."
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at Windsor Castle (UK Press via Getty Images)
Harry, married to Meghan Markle, is conducting a series of interviews ahead of the publication of his sensational memoir (Getty Images)Reported by Daily Mail, he adds: “Also, not in the wake of my Uncle Andrew. He was embroiled in a shameful scandal, accused of the sexual assault of a young woman, and no one had so much as suggested that he lose his security.
“Whatever grievances people had against us, sex crimes weren’t on the list.”
Harry is conducting a series of interviews ahead of the publication of his sensational memoir.
Harry has revealed more about what was happening behind the scenes on his wedding day to Meghan (AFP via Getty Images)In the latest clip from Harry: The Interview, which will air on ITV at 9pm on Sunday, he also spoke about being unable to show any emotion when meeting mourners following the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
He also admits to feeling "some guilt" when walking among the gathered crowds outside Kensington Palace, saying the only time he cried was at his mother's burial.
He tells presenter Tom Bradby: "Everyone knows where they were and what they were doing the night my mother died.
"I cried once, at the burial, and you know I go into detail about how strange it was and how actually there was some guilt that I felt, and I think William felt as well, by walking around the outside of Kensington Palace."
The interview is the first of four broadcast appearances over the coming days, with Harry also speaking to Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes on CBS News on Sunday night, Michael Strahan of Good Morning America on Monday and Stephen Colbert on the Late Show on CBS on Wednesday morning UK time.
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Andrew has been questioned about his friendship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein (Getty Images)A string of revelations have already been leaked from the memoir, Spare, which is due to be published on Tuesday.
The book, which was accidentally released early in Spain, includes personal details of Harry's love life, drug-taking and rifts within his family.
Harry has come under fire for some of the claims in the memoir, including that the Prince of Wales physically attacked him and called his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, "difficult" and "abrasive".
Andrew paid millions to settle a US civil case brought by his accuser Virginia Giuffre (REX/Shutterstock)It has been reported that the first alleged physical attack by his brother in 2019, Harry also claims that a "steaming" and "shouting" William grabbed his shirt as the pair held peace talks with their father in the gardens of Frogmore Cottage in 2021.
Other controversial claims include that William and Kate encouraged him to wear the Nazi uniform that sparked outrage in 2005, and that he killed 25 Taliban while serving in Afghanistan.
The Telegraph reported Harry said flying six missions during his second tour of duty on the front line resulted in "the taking of human lives" of which he was neither proud nor ashamed.
In a previously released trailer for the ITV interview, Harry says he is publishing his memoirs because he does not know "how staying silent is ever going to make things better".
In another clip, he says he wants to reconcile with his family - but that it cannot happen without "some accountability".
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