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Biography & History

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Prince Harry

When Harry looks back at his life, he realizes that a common theme runs through nearly all of his troubles – the press, which is obsessed with tearing the royal family apart. What a tragedy that Harry and Meghan had to leave the country in this way. Despite the struggle, there have also been victories, such as Harry's acceptance of his mother's death. As for love, he found it, and he started his own family - something he once thought was impossible. Besides being "the Spare," Harry has also set himself free and is now living his life like he wants to.

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Worum geht es?

Prince Harry's long-awaited autobiography, Spare (2023), provides an unprecedented look at royal life. Harry reflects with remarkable candor on his mother's death, his complicated relations with the other members of his family, and his struggles with the media.

Buchzusammenfassung

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. In 2018, he married Megan Markle. The couple announced their withdrawal from official royal family duties in 2020. He currently lives in the United States with his wife and two children.

"What hell, being an adult!"

"I always thought that Granny experienced all the normal human emotions. She just knew better than the rest of us mortals how to control them."

"My problem has never been with the monarchy, nor the concept of monarchy. It’s been with the press and the sick relationship that’s evolved between it and the Palace."

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As both a royal and "the Spare," Harry has led an unusual life.

Harry struggled for many years to cope with Diana's death.

Harry has been targeted by the press since his teenage years.

The press has also harassed Harry's girlfriends constantly.

His family's lack of support disappointed Harry.

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