No Fairy Tale: Princes William and Harry's 'Barbaric' Youth Scars Laid Bare in Brutal Confession From Queen Camilla's Son

The childhoods of Prince William, 42, and Prince Harry, 40, were reportedly anything but serene.

Their early years, shadowed by relentless media scrutiny, have recently been described as "barbaric" by Tom Parker Bowles, 49, Queen Camilla's son.

Parker Bowles, himself no stranger to press attention, recounted harrowing experiences of being pursued at high speeds by paparazzi eager for a snapshot of "the other woman."

He vividly recalled, "I remember being chased at 100mph by paps trying to get a shot. My mother being screamed at to try to get a reaction. Pushing, jostling."

Such aggressive methods were not uncommon in the 1990s and 2000s, as photographers sought to capture candid moments of the royal family, often disregarding personal boundaries.

Reflecting on the experiences of his royal stepbrothers, the food critic expressed profound sympathy. He noted that while his own encounters with the media were intrusive, they paled in comparison to the relentless attention faced by William and Harry. "I can only sympathize with what they went through," he remarked, acknowledging the intensified scrutiny that accompanied their every move.

The impact of such unyielding media attention on the princes has been a subject of considerable discussion. Royal biographer Katie Nicholl observed that the constant surveillance and intrusion significantly affected their formative years. She highlighted that the brothers were often subjected to invasive tactics designed to elicit reactions, further complicating their upbringing in the public eye.

In recent years, the Duke of Sussex has been particularly vocal about the detrimental effects of media intrusion on his mental health and personal relationships.

His decision to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States with his wife, Meghan Markle, 43, was partly motivated by a desire to escape the relentless press attention that he feared would mirror the experiences of his late mother, Princess Diana.

The Prince of Wales, while more reserved on the topic, has also taken steps to shield his family from the invasive gaze of the media. He is determined to provide his children with a semblance of normalcy, a challenging endeavor given the public's insatiable curiosity about the monarchy.

The revelations from his stepbrother offer a poignant reminder of the human cost of fame, especially within the royal sphere. "Unfortunately, people just don't care about the importance of respecting personal boundaries and the profound impact that media intrusion can have on individuals, regardless of their status," a palace source once shared.

Today, the once close royal siblings "are completely not speaking" to one another, a Hollywood source chimed in.

The duo allegedly have not uttered a single word to one another since September 2022.

The Telegraph interviewed Parker Bowles.