Everything to Know About Prince Harry’s Memoir ‘Spare’: From the Release Date to Book Cover

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Everything to Know About Prince Harry's Memoir 'Spare': From the Release Date to Book Cover

Telling his story. Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, has been a topic of conversation since it was first announced. The Duke of Sussex previously reflected on the career milestone while breaking the news of his upcoming project. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become," he said in a statement in July 2021. "I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think." At the time, a press release noted that Harry would be donating proceeds from the highly anticipated book to charity. “All of us at Penguin Random House are thrilled to publish Prince Harry's literary memoir and have him join the world-renowned leaders, icons, and change-makers we have been privileged to publish over the years," Markus Dohle, the CEO of PRH, added in a separate statement that same month. "Prince Harry has harnessed his extraordinary life experience as a prince, a soldier, and a knowledgeable advocate for social issues, establishing himself as a global leader recognized for his courage and openness. It is for that reason we’re excited to publish his honest and moving story.” The BetterUp CIO's tell-all memoir news came shortly after he confirmed his decision to step away from his working role in the royal family. Harry, who was joined by wife Meghan Markle, later reflected on his choice to move to the United States for a fresh start. [jwplayer GugizX7m-zhNYySv2] "Home for me now is, for the time being, is in the States and it feels that way, as well," he said during an interview with Today's Hoda Kotb in April 2022. "We've been welcomed with open arms and have such a great community in Santa Barbara, [California]." Ahead of Spare's release, royal expert Nick Bullen weighed in on the potential conflict that the book may drum up. "I think here in Britain, the announcement of this book has undoubtedly sent shockwaves around the place, both at the highest levels of society and just with the average amount on the streets," he exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2021. "I think it was a couple of [interviews], the first was surely enough, surely the other interview was enough. Let's draw a line under it ... [and] let's try and start rebuilding from there." According to the synopsis, the memoir will be a "raw, unflinching" look into Harry's life. "Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief," the description read. Scroll down for everything to know about Prince Harry's upcoming memoir:

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Everything to Know About Prince Harry's Memoir 'Spare': From the Release Date to Book Cover

Telling his story. Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, has been a topic of conversation since it was first announced. The Duke of Sussex previously reflected on the career milestone while breaking the news of his upcoming project. “I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become," he said in a statement in July 2021. "I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think." At the time, a press release noted that Harry would be donating proceeds from the highly anticipated book to charity. “All of us at Penguin Random House are thrilled to publish Prince Harry's literary memoir and have him join the world-renowned leaders, icons, and change-makers we have been privileged to publish over the years," Markus Dohle, the CEO of PRH, added in a separate statement that same month. "Prince Harry has harnessed his extraordinary life experience as a prince, a soldier, and a knowledgeable advocate for social issues, establishing himself as a global leader recognized for his courage and openness. It is for that reason we’re excited to publish his honest and moving story.” The BetterUp CIO's tell-all memoir news came shortly after he confirmed his decision to step away from his working role in the royal family. Harry, who was joined by wife Meghan Markle, later reflected on his choice to move to the United States for a fresh start. [jwplayer GugizX7m-zhNYySv2] "Home for me now is, for the time being, is in the States and it feels that way, as well," he said during an interview with Today's Hoda Kotb in April 2022. "We've been welcomed with open arms and have such a great community in Santa Barbara, [California]." Ahead of Spare's release, royal expert Nick Bullen weighed in on the potential conflict that the book may drum up. "I think here in Britain, the announcement of this book has undoubtedly sent shockwaves around the place, both at the highest levels of society and just with the average amount on the streets," he exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2021. "I think it was a couple of [interviews], the first was surely enough, surely the other interview was enough. Let's draw a line under it ... [and] let's try and start rebuilding from there." According to the synopsis, the memoir will be a "raw, unflinching" look into Harry's life. "Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief," the description read. Scroll down for everything to know about Prince Harry's upcoming memoir:

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When Will 'Spare' Be Released?

The memoir is set to be released on January 10, 2023.

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What Is 'Spare' About?

According to the synopsis, Spare will explore Harry's experience of living "a life staged in the public eye." The description also noted the memoir as an "up-close, behind the scenes, intimate, and forthright memoir of a man reclaiming his own story."

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What Does the Cover Look Like?

The book cover features a close-up shot of the royal.  

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How Does the Royal Family Feel About the Memoir?

After Harry announced his upcoming memoir, a source exclusively told Us that the royal family were concerned about its potential contents.

"The royal family is shaken up about the book," the insider explained in July 2021, noting that King Charles and Prince William are "particularly concerned about what Harry will reveal" in Spare. "They haven't received a copy yet and don't know what to expect. It's making them nervous."

Following Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022, a second source revealed that Harry and Meghan are changing "direction" when it comes to how his father will be portrayed in their upcoming projects.

"They've both agreed to reach a neutral ground by softening the parts on Charles and adding intimate details about [Queen Elizabeth II's] legacy," the insider said one month after the late monarch's passing.

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What Has Harry Said About the Inspiration Behind 'Spare'?

“I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become," the Invictus Games founder said in a statement in July 2021. "I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a firsthand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful.”