Prince Harry Faces Backlash Over Release of Paperback Edition of ‘Spare’ During King Charles’ Australia Tour

Prince Harry has drawn criticism for the timing of the paperback release of his memoir, Spare, as some see it as an attempt to overshadow his father, King Charles III’s, current tour in Australia. While the Duke of Sussex has remained silent on the timing, royal experts suggest the release date could have been carefully considered.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams shared his thoughts with Express.co.uk, saying, “It is open to question whether Harry chose the date of the release of his memoir, Spare, or whether its publishers, Random House, decided on it.” Fitzwilliams pointed out that the release date coinciding with King Charles’s significant tour was “inconvenient, to put it mildly,” and may lead some to view it as “an example of the Sussexes, once again, seizing the limelight.”

The release comes as Harry’s book continues to make waves, shedding light on his personal experiences and family dynamics. The initial release stirred extensive media attention, and this paperback milestone sparked renewed discussion around his decision to go public with intimate details of royal life.

Fitzwilliams noted a point of relief for the Royal Family, stating, “The Royal Family will be relieved he has not added any of the 400 pages he said he removed because they were too sensitive.” This comment references Harry’s earlier admission that his memoir initially contained more content, which he ultimately chose to exclude.

Despite the controversy, Spare remains a bestseller, with readers interested in Harry’s perspective on his life within the royal family. For the Duke, the timing may have been a practical choice, but it has nonetheless reignited speculation about his and Meghan Markle’s relationship with the British monarchy and their approach to navigating public life in the spotlight.