The forthcoming biography “SPARE” by the Duke of Sussex would cause the royal family “extreme worry,” according to an analyst.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal author, described the title as “sensational”; it is thought to reflect Prince Harry’s “spare heir” nickname.
He told MailOnline on Thursday, after the name and publishing date of the book were confirmed by publisher Penguin Random House, “It is a spectacular title that implies the author was not regarded or did not feel at the center of events.
“When the blurb mentions ‘raw, unflinching honesty,’ the palace will be quite alarmed, especially given that these are the early months of King Charles’ reign.
“There will definitely be interviews, serialization, and endless conjecture regarding this biography, which, in my opinion, should have been delayed for several years.
“Even Edward VIII, by then the Duke of Windsor, waited until 1951 for the publication of ‘A King’s Story. This will have far-reaching repercussions that may be extremely damaging.”
According to reports, the royal family was denied the opportunity to peruse the document.
On Thursday morning, the release date, title, and cover featuring a 38-year-old Harry with a beard gazing directly into the camera were announced. The book’s proceeds will be donated to charity.
It is scheduled for release in January, and the book’s promotional blurb extensively references the loss of his mother, Princess Diana.
SPARE: EN LA SOMBRA, which translates to “In The Shadow” in Spanish, has been announced as the Spanish title for the game, which will be published in sixteen languages.
Harry will also narrate an unabridged audiobook edition of the novel, which will be released on January 10.
This image released by the Random House Group depicts the cover of Prince Harry’s autobiography, “Spare.” (AP through Random House Group)
A Penguin Random House representative stated, “‘SPARE’ quickly transports readers to one of the most harrowing pictures of the 20th century: two little boys, two princes, marching behind their mother’s coffin while the world watched in sadness – and terror.
“As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions of people pondered what the princes must have been thinking and feeling, and how the remainder of their lives would unfold.
“This is Harry’s story at long last. “‘SPARE’ is a seminal book brimming with insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the enduring power of love over pain.”