The controversy resurfaced again in January 2023, when Harry’s explosive memoir Spare was released on January 10—just a day after Catherine’s 41st birthday. The book contained a series of damaging claims, including remarks about Queen Camilla, Prince William, and the relationship between Meghan and Catherine.

In one passage, Harry directly contradicted earlier reports by asserting that Meghan, not Catherine, was the one who became upset—adding further fuel to an already strained family dynamic.