Hewitt: I am not Harry's father.
Former cavalry officer James Hewitt today denied he was Prince Harry's father.
Hewitt, who was Diana, Princess of Wales's secret lover for five years, admitted people did compare Harry's looks with his own but stated categorically: "There really is no possibility whatsoever that I am Harry's father. I can absolutely assure you that I am not."
Hewitt chose an interview in the Sunday Mirror to put on record for the first time his denial of the persistent rumours.
He said: "I can understand the interest but Harry was already walking by the time my relationship with Diana began."
Hewitt added: "Admittedly the red hair is similar to mine and people say we look alike.
"I have never encouraged these comparisons and although I was with Diana for a long time I must state once and for all that I'm not Harry's father.
"When I first met Diana, Harry was already a toddler."
