Prince Harry
He reveals the real reason behind his memoir’s title
King Charles and Prince Harry
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Everyone is waiting for Prince Harry’s memoir, which will be released on January 10th. In it, the Briton also provides information about the much-discussed title “Spare”.
What’s really behind the title of Prince Harry’s, 38, autobiography “Spare”? The book by the renegade British prince, which has already been much discussed, will be published next Tuesday (January 10). But a few days before that date, excerpts were made public.
Prince Harry as Prince William’s “replacement”.
Harry also writes in “Spare” about why he gave his work this meaningful title. Incidentally, in Germany the book is sold under the title “Reserve”. It quickly became clear that the term must have something to do with Harry’s role as a “surrogate prince”.
Harry has often been referred to in the British media in the past, particularly when reporting on him and his brother Prince William, 40. Since the death of Queen Elizabeth, † 96, William is number one in line to the throne, Harry fifth after the birth of William’s children. The title suggests that Harry always felt neglected. And although a friend of Duchess Meghan, 41, just claimed that the title contains a positive note and can also be understood as “having something left”, “save something” or “spare”, according to “The Guardian” Harry now confirms it himself thesis assumed from the beginning.
King Charles is said to be responsible for the title
In his book, the 38-year-old talks about the day he was born. His father King Charles, 74, is said to have said to Princess Diana, † 36, on this: “Wonderful! Now you have given me an heir and a replacement – my work is done.” Whether this story really corresponds to the facts can of course not be proven in retrospect. It is almost certain that Charles will not comment publicly on the claim or anything else in the book.
Sources used: theguardian.com, express.co.uk