Why the ‘James Hewitt is Prince Harry’s dad’ conspiracy doesn’t add up

THOSE who insist Prince Harry’s father must be James Hewitt because of their family resemblance are missing a vital piece of the puzzle.

ROYAL gossips have for years now rumoured that Princess Diana’s former love, James Hewitt, was the real father of her youngest son, Prince Harry.

Most who believe the conspiracy theory have one simple piece of ‘evidence’ to back up the allegation: Harry’s strong resemblance to Hewitt, particularly when contrasted with Prince Charles.

More than three decades after their affair, Hewitt is still answering questions about the rumour, categorically stating in a new interview with Sunday Night that he is not Prince Harry’s biological father.

But those who still don’t believe him are missing a vital part of the puzzle.

There’s no denying that a young Hewitt, with his red hair and boyish grin, shares a likeness with Prince Harry.

Prince Harry. Picture: Getty

James Hewitt circa 1992.

But there’s someone else who shares this same likeness. It’s Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer:

Harry’s paternity has been a source of constant speculation. Picture: Getty

Charles Spencer in 1998.

Those who argue that Hewitt must be Harry’s father because of the ‘family resemblance’ between them ignore the fact that the resemblance can be found within the family, with Harry’s pale, red-haired, blue-eyed uncle.

Charles and Diana’s unhappy marriage was plagued by affairs. Picture: REX/Shutterstock

Hewitt had an affair with the princess when he was an officer in the British army. At the time rumours were circulating that Prince Charles was also having an affair with his current wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles.

Princess Diana and James Hewitt. Picture: Supplied/Seven.

Diana’s brother Earl Charles Spencer (L) and Prince William at her funeral.

In his interview with Sunday Night, Hewitt was circumspect about the years of speculation Harry may be his son.

“It sells papers,” he said. “It’s worse for him (Harry) probably, poor chap.”