It may seem a bizarre claim – given that they have been in dispute for almost a decade and have not spoken for over two years – but then Prince Jefri's relationship with his brother is complicated. In both his London and Paris homes there are numerous gold-framed official portraits of his brother in full military regalia on sideboards and tables. The two brothers were obviously close: playing on the same polo team for a number of years. "We were very close. He introduced me to the game," explained Prince Jefri, who lights up at the talk of polo.