Prince Harry ‘snubs’ Elton John after tense clash on holiday and song refusal

Prince Harry has 'snubbed' singing legend Sir Elton John after a clash on holiday. In the Duke's new explosive autobiography, Spare, he revealed how the once close pair came to a tense disagreement while on holiday at the Rocket Man singer's home in France. Spare hit the shelves today, with only one customer reportedly appearing at Waterstones to buy it.

Within the pages, Harry tells stories of his challenges, experiences and friendships - as well as fights. READ NEXT- Prince Harry asked to drive through Paris tunnel where Diana died 'at same exact speed' The Prince noted how he was able to his celebrity friends in hard times, with the likes of Coldplay's Chris Martin and comedian James Corden getting a 'thank you' at the back of Spare, as the Mirror reports.

However, there's no tribute to Elton, who gets a number of mentions in the book, with Harry revealing details of a holiday disagreement and a song refusal. Elton was known to be a close friend of Princess Diana, famously leaving everyone at her funeral in tears with a special rendition of Candle in the Wind in her honour in 1997. He even performed at Harry and Meghan's wedding reception in 2018 before the married couple went to stay with him in France.

In Spare, Harry explained that Harry and Meghan went on a scooter ride with Elton's husband, David Furnish, and watched their boys fall in love with Archie. Harry writes that he would often catch the former Watford FC chairman studying Archie's face - and knew it was because of his son's strong resemblance to Diana.

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Harry said he was congratulating Elton on finishing his memoir, Me, but the atmosphere soured when the Tiny Dancer singer shared it was going to be serialised in the Daily Mail. In Spare, Harry writes: "He saw my face. He quickly looked away. 'Elton, how in the absolute...?"

The Duke asked Elton why he had chosen the newspaper which had "made your life miserable", to which he replied that he wanted people to read it. Harry went on to describe how beads of sweat were starting to drip off his forehead in the midst of the tense exchange. He kept pushing the singer and reminded him of "specific lies" that had been printed, but realised that Elton had accepted "a cheque for a hundred thousand pounds".

Harry adds: "He didn't have an answer. But I didn't push him. I loved him.

I'll always love him. And I also didn't want to spoil the holiday." Elton has remained close to Harry and Prince William since their mother's death.

The singer went on to defend Harry and Meghan against "relentless and untrue assassinations on their characters" in 2019 following criticisms the pair had used private jets, including one provided by Sir Elton to his villa in Nice, despite speaking out on environmental issues. Elton rebutted, explaining he had paid for a flight for them and their son Archie to "maintain a high level of much-needed protection" and offset the carbon emissions. At the time, the star tweeted: "I am deeply distressed by today's distorted and malicious account in the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private stay at my home in Nice last week.

"After a hectic year continuing their hard work and dedication to charity, David and I wanted the young family to have a private holiday inside the safety and tranquillity of our home." Elsewhere in the book, Harry said he asked Elton to sing Candle in the Wind for the anniversary of his mother's death. But the Grammy Award winner refused, claiming it would be too "macabre" to celebrate Diana's life and achievements.

Elton had re-written a version of the song for her funeral, using the lyrics "goodbye England's rose", in September 1997. READ NEXT Prince Harry's criticises Camilla as he calls Queen Consort 'dangerous villain'

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