Prince Harry has dismissed claims he once had a "physical fight" with Prince Andrew

A new book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, alleged a row broke out over "something Andrew said before Harry's back" and escalated to the point where "punches were thrown" and Andrew was left with a bloody nose.

And Andrew Lownie's tome also claimed Andrew privately questioned 40-year-old Harry's relationship with now-wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, branding the former actress an "opportunist" and suggesting their marriage wouldn't last.

But a spokesperson for Harry told People magazine: "I can confirm neither of those things are true. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew have never had a physical fight, nor did Prince Andrew ever make those comments about the Duchess of Sussex to Prince Harry."

The book claims there has been tension between 65-year-old Andrew and both Harry and his estranged brother Prince William, 43, for years, with the latter said to have worked to oust his uncle from Royal Lodge, the home he shares in Windsor with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.

Harry and 43-year-old Meghan left official duties in 2020 and are raising their children Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, in California amid estrangement from the rest of the royal family.

But earlier this year, the prince admitted he is keen to reconcile with his father King Charles and brother William.

He told the BBC: "I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore."

Snoop Dogg previously offered to play peacemaker between William and Harry.

He told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Harry and William, I have known for a long time now. Harry asked me to perform at William's bachelor party but I couldn't make it. Anything they want to perform at now, I am there.

"They are brothers, man. Anything that gets them in the same room and being brothers again will be worth it. Life is too short to not make things right, and if Snoop can help heal that relationship, then let's do it."