Royal Rift: How Tom Bradby's Friendship with Princes William and Harry Crumbled After Sussex Interview

Tom Bradby, a long-time friend of Princes William and Harry, found himself at the center of a royal rift after his 2019 interview with the Sussexes in South Africa. The interview, in which Meghan Markle revealed she was "not OK" and Harry admitted to being on "different paths" with his brother, reportedly blindsided Prince William and damaged his relationship with Bradby. William felt Bradby had exploited Harry's vulnerability. The friendship, built over two decades, began to fray after Diana's death, with Bradby gaining the trust of both princes. He was even chosen to conduct William and Kate's engagement interview in 2010. However, the Sussex interview proved to be a turning point. Bradby has since been perceived as being more aligned with Harry, even predicting a negative impact from Harry's Oprah interview and accusing William and Kate of being unwelcoming to Meghan. Despite attempts to avoid the topic, Bradby's involvement in the royal drama has solidified his position as a key figure in understanding the evolving dynamics within the Royal Family.