From January 8th 2020 when Harry and Meghan announced they were “stepping back as senior members” of the Royal Family, there has been an ongoing build to their next bombshell. Just over a year later, their Oprah interview aired, and secrets were let out of the bag, but there has always been a lingering feeling amongst the public that there is much more untold. Now, set just after 3 years from the scandalous interview, his book is slated to be released January 10th 2023 as reported by the New York Times. Novelist J. R. Moehringer will be working as a ghostwriter, in a deal that is sure to generate millions. Harry himself has pledged that $1.5 million of proceeds will go towards the charity Sentebale, while £300,000 towards WellChild.
The obvious reference to the British phrase “heir and a spare” suggests a clear distinct attitude towards his own place in his family. Publishers have claimed the book “takes readers immediately back to one of the most searing images of the twentieth century; two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow – and horror.”
Anticipating the release, rumours are circulating between tensions between the Sussex and Kensington Royals. Many outlets are reporting Kate’s attempted communication to Harry, worried over the damage the book could do to future King William’s reputation. Royal Biographer Angela Levin has referred to the book as a “tragedy” to even title the memoir ‘Spare’ with the implication “nobody wanted him.” Despite hesitance, there has been much awaited excitement with Buzzfeed’s celebrity reporter Stephanie Soteriou taking to Twitter to refer to the titling of the memoir as “iconic.”
‘Spare’ is available to pre-order from all major book retailers including Amazon, Waterstones, and WH Smith, with the hardcover price £13.99. Prince Harry will also be narrating an audiobook version.