Prince William’s relationship with Prince Edward reportedly turned sour after the latter committed a huge gaffe.

In the book “William’s Princess,” royal author Robert Jobson revealed how the Earl of Wessex tried to save his television production company, Ardent. However, doing so meant that he would put Prince William’s life at risk.

During Prince William’s first few days at the University of St. Andrews, Prince Edward gave consent to his production team to follow his nephew’s whereabouts. This move reportedly made Prince William furious.

Prince Charles wasn’t also pleased with Prince Edward’s gaffe especially since he requested the press to leave his eldest son alone while at the university.

In 2001, Prince Charles promised the press that they would be allowed entry during Prince William’s graduation if they don’t bug him throughout his four years in college.

However, Prince Edward’s actions threatened to undermine the carefully nurtured relationship between St. James’s Palace and the media. And when the story emerged in the press, Prince Charles also went ballistic.

The heir to the throne reportedly berated Prince Edward. And Prince Charles also demanded Queen Elizabeth to make Prince Edward choose between his royal duties or his production company.

Following the incident, Prince Charles and Prince Edward’s relationship became strained. St. James’s Palace also criticized Prince Edward for his idiocy and the behavior of his company.

Jobson also revealed that Prince Charles tore Prince Edward on the phone during their lengthy conversation. Prince Charles was certainly incandescent with rage following the incident.

Meanwhile, the royal family was already having doubts about Prince Edward’s production company even before he committed the gaffe. In fact, it was only Prince Philip who agreed to be interviewed by Prince Edward’s crew.

After all, the Duke of Edinburgh reportedly doted on Prince Edward, who happens to be his favorite child.

Years later, it seems as though Prince Charles, Prince Edward, and Prince William have all buried the hatchet. In March, Sophie, Countess of Wessex’s husband was praised for thawing the tensions within the royal family.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to London for their final engagements, they joined the royal family at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day celebrations.

It was evident that Prince Harry and Markle had an awkward encounter with Prince William and Kate Middleton then. But Prince Edward and Sophie stayed in between the royal couples.

The Wessex's didn’t stop talking to the Sussexes and Cambridges to make sure that the tension between them won’t be highlighted in the press.