‘Spare’ by Prince Harry

I don't think they're doing it so that they can raise money so that Meghan can be President.

Also, those saying its not about hate might want to consider the underlying meaning of "Harry not minding playing second fiddle".

We've jumped the shark, haven't we?

If it shines light into the dark corners of this uniquely privileged and sickeningly wealthy family and thereby stops all the oily sycophancy seen on here and elsewhere, then I’m for it.

volver

There's days when I really am speechless. Where do you all get this stuff from?

p.s. I've got a bridge for sale. Any takers?

Is this the kind of bridge that something lives under or a dental bridge?
Are there other kinds? A bridging loan?

You feel invested enough to comment volver 😉

Let's look at the books and TV shows Charles has done in the past. Remember 1994 interview when he slatted his childhood and revealed he was cheating on Diana. That's different hey! For transparency Diana interview response was in 1995.

As for the book title: nothing wrong with it. It is what he has always been known has so people don't like it when he says it back.

Regarding why he is doing it: alot of the money is going to charity anyway and everyone talks about him, as sources, experts etc. so why the hell shouldn't he respond.

The books written about him! That's O.K as long as he doesn't respond then it seems too many here!

Remember that boy of 12 who walked behind his mom coffin forced on them by the media!

I'm a woman who had a toxic childhood and recreated it in adulthood. It doesn't matter who you are or how much money you have. It doesn't mean you aren't damaged.

Harry is, as is William damaged, however William is not Harry, was older and has far more impute than Harry because of his future role.

Mental health needs talking about. From someone in his position it's helping the world. If you don't understand this then thank god you haven't any understanding of mental health issues as it appears alot of you don't.

What the heck has happened to our generation who were born into a changing world? I'm glad he is speaking out. He has every right too xonsidering the trash and lies written about M and him.

Oh and yes mine is on order as many people I know is!

It's no 1 in many countries already and pre order sold out in many places

Some people just love attention, and if they cannot get this in a good way, will keep on becoming more and more either unpleasant or outrageous until they get attention that way.
Childish? Yes, very.

That dreadful book which Meghan produced, The Bench(?), was touted as top of the best-seller list, but as they just happened to donate a copy to every school in the USA, that may have made a difference.
I read it in the newspaper so I know it was true.

£13-£14 for hardback
Half price apparently. Maybe if you pre order you get it at the lower price?

There's days when I really am speechless. Where do you all get this stuff from?

p.s. I've got a bridge for sale. Any takers?

They have to stay in the lime light, and pay their way.
They both want to be the American 1st family (bigger, in their eyes than the royals).
Imv Harry doesnt mind playing second fiddle, and his wife has her eyes on the White House.
So its spin what ever they can, when ever they can until they convince the money men to support her running.
Whether it works and they get that support is another matter.
To be honest, credit where credit is due, they are rarely out of the news
So far it seems to be working for them.

i won't be buying it - they'd have to pay me.

FannyCornforth

Do they! Thank you Volver
I’ve heard that it’s already the top selling book, even as a preorder.

As an aside, I don’t understand why people would preorder books

Yes, I always wonder if you have to pay for them when you order or when it arrives.
I might not be here by the time it arrives 😲

Ladyleftfieldlover

Thing is, the tabloid press and others write what they like about the Royal family so why can’t Harry write his own book? People like Piers Morgan has been getting his knickers in a huge knot over this book, but he is happy to write reams of rubbish about Harry and Meghan. Look how many books have been written about Diana. When she did write her own version of events via Andrew Morton, it was if the sky had fallen in. So good for Harry. If he has written the truth and his family are upset, so be it.

I agree LLFL but he just seems so unhappy... I hope he also writes about his achievements..

*Except Volver of course, as she has already said it doesn’t interest her.

(No doubt she will have an opinion on it, none the less)*

A bit like the posters who always say they wish H and M would just go away and keep quiet etc as “we” aren’t interested and yet they comment !

maddyone an excellent comment from you 10.38.32.
A very good assessment of the situation I think.

Shame he needs to play the victim role. It’s a pity he can’t move on and get on with his life, dwelling on his past and fate of birth Harry will never be happy with his lot.

I won't have an opinion on the book. I don't have opinions on books I haven't read, and I don't read celebrity autobiographies. Except Alan Cumming, his was interesting.

I do have an opinion on the "vicariously enraged".

I am not intersted in him or her,so it won`t make it passed my front door.
Although if there`s another shortage of toilet paper it could come in handy.

I think people pre order books so they can be the first to say “I’ve read it!”

I’m sure ‘Spare’ will be popular, doesn’t mean it won’t soon end up in the bargain bin or charity shop.

We can all have a good chinwag about it once it’s been published.

Except Volver of course, as she has already said it doesn’t interest her.

(No doubt she will have an opinion on it, none the less).

Oh yes, it’s enormously entertaining

That's the point of such a book isnt it?
To create forment and manipulate the public?
For or against, lies or truth who cares, it's all money on the bank.

Farzanah

Thanks for link from Marina Hyde in Guardian vegansrock.
For a huge throng of the vicariously enraged this week’s release of the cover of Harry’s forthcoming memoir has once again proved a ticket to near apoplexy.

I’m finding the whole circus hugely entertaining, and a distraction on these darkening days.

Hear hear.

Shelflife

Harry needs intensive professional help.
He is self indulgent and very damaged ! Yes , his childhood was unsatisfactory but also very privileged! I feel so sorry that our lovely cheeky Prince Harry is now a sad man. His book will most certainly cement his exile from his family and he will regret it. The title of his book is inflammatory - dread to think of the content. I will not buy or read it.

So you actually have access to his private life? He may very well be in therapy for all you know. One of the processes some therapists recommend is writing or telling your own story . The idea is then you are able to move on. Of course Harry is fortunate in that he is able to get paid for telling it.
I don't understand how it's OK to have a series like the Crown speculate on what goes on in the RF, but if you were actually there you shouldn't talk about it.
Anyway it's the old Good Royal, Bad Royal which has been going on for years. I remember when it was Charles who was the object of hatred and derision. The whole thing is weird.

Love that cartoon Urmstongran. Thanks for posting.

I will not be reading the book, even from the library. I feel incredibly sorry for William and Kate.

Thanks for link from Marina Hyde in Guardian vegansrock.
For a huge throng of the vicariously enraged this week’s release of the cover of Harry’s forthcoming memoir has once again proved a ticket to near apoplexy.

I’m finding the whole circus hugely entertaining, and a distraction on these darkening days.