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Spare


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Book
378
Narrator
146
Release Date
January 10, 2023
Duration
15 hours 37 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

Sunday Times Memoir of the Year 2023

It was one of the images of the twentieth century: two boys, walking behind the coffin of their mother, Princess Diana. Billions wondered what the princes must be feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on.

For Harry, this is that story at last.

Before then, Prince Harry was known as the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. But grief changed everything.

At twenty-one, he joined the Army but was soon more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and crippling panic attacks. Above all, he couldn't find true love.

Then he met Meghan. The world was swept away by the couple's romance and wedding. But in the face of sustained press intrusion, Harry saw no other way to protect his wife and children than to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try had been his mother. . .

Written with raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is full of insight, revelation and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

'Compellingly artful... a blockbuster memoir' The New Yorker

'The most insightful royal book in a generation' Financial Times

'A rattling page-turner... As a personal insight into one boy's life in an extraordinary spotlight, it may never be better' Sunday Times

©2023 Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Reviews
Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Awesome book, bringing back so many memories. Hope he will be truly happy with his family in the USA.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

I'm 57 year old women born in the UK. Like most I remember Diana's death and the public fallout by a seemly uncaring monarchy. this book how cleared up suspicions I had about the Advisors acting within at that time. while Harry has made some mistakes with handling the media, he reminds me he is so much like his Mum and wears his heart on his sleeve while William is more like his Dad and strives to keep the peace. this story only talks to those of us who remembers 25 years ago. after reading so well, I'd say Harry has succeeded in winning over public opinion. good on you..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Simplicity and authenticity.

Profile Avatar Noor S. Jan 2023

Really enjoyed listening to Prince Harry’s soothing voice and animated way of narrating.

Profile Avatar Claire S. Jan 2023

A heartbreaking insight to ‘the truthful other side’ of the story. Absolutely shocking what the British press can get away with, they’ve learnt nothing since 1997…. Good luck Harry - wishing you all the very best x

Profile Avatar Dianne C. Jan 2023

Fabulous love story and interesting insight into the Royal family and the coldness/stiff upper lip of the ‘family’. I feel for Harry and after reading his story have formed an opinion of William and Cate as extremely uncaring, cold people as is the King.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

well narrated and written and finally we hear the truth from Harry. so sad when siblings don't support one another. I have the same with my brother whose stonewalled me since the death of my son 6 years ago. I wish Harry, Meghan and their precious children safety and happiness. thank you Harry for your book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Awesome, very easy to listen too Heartbreaking & shocking

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Brilliantly articulated

Profile Avatar Cheryl B. Jan 2023

Well done Harry. I really enjoyed hearing your story from you.

Profile Avatar Elizabeth J. Jan 2023

An excellent and surprisingly relatable telling of one mans journey through the culture clash of tradition and modern values. I think the nuance of this book is beautifully captured in the narration too. I always say a solid book is best. But in this case, I think people who dont hear the audio are really missing out. He reads better than many professional narrators too.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

Well read by Harry, he is articulate and genuine. It highlighted for me money and privilege doesn’t buy mental health, and nor should it. He has feelings, he is real. The book is well written and balanced through his life, it’s fair and honest. It’s worth the read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Glad I read this, I truly hope he will find his peace and he deserves happiness with his family.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Really great book that opened my eyes to how the monarchy operates. Harry’s honesty about his mental health struggles is refreshing.

Profile Avatar Aisha R. Jan 2023

Great book. Harry is a real person- do we get it now?? Good on you Harry for breaking free and being happy- you deserve your freedom x

Profile Avatar Jackie A. Sep 2023

I hope they both know how much Harry and Meghan are loved here in the UK, the Media have been vile towards them. Sad as it could have been so different. Wish them nothing but happiness.

Profile Avatar Nunu Jul 2023

Amazing book, beautifully narrated by Prince Harry.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2023

Excellent! Don’t believe the trolls. Beautifully narrated too. Harry has a wonderful cadence to his voice.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

A candid account of Prince Harry’s life. I really enjoyed it as it gave me a chance to know about his story without Meghan Markle (not a fan of hers). I highly recommend this.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

Interesting to read about his life

Profile Avatar Tegan B. Mar 2023

If only the family embraced Meghan for the gem she is, they would have all been better off. But Charles and Camilla's envy got the better of them, and the power hungry parasitic advisors destroyed the family bonds. I'm so glad Prince Harry finally got to tell the truth of what happened. No one is perfect, but I believe that Harry and Meghan are sincere in their wanting to help others. William and Cate need to smoke a joint and rid themselves of some of that snobbery that's been drilled into them.

Profile Avatar Mitchell D. Feb 2023

Absolute horrible person not worthy of being a Prince. Should had had serious Psychiatric help a long time ago. British press disgusting although no reason to blame the Royal Family.

Profile Avatar Jen N. Feb 2023

Disappointing that some one who grew up in the upper class English royalty that he has written a book so low class. Demeaning woman who have disabilities. Talking about his todger and lying about many stories that have been officially revealed. God save the king!

Profile Avatar John N. Jan 2023

Loved it. Remarkable memory. Harry's voice made the story more authentic.

Profile Avatar Andrina M. Jan 2023

I really loved this book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

I really enjoyed the first half which gave interesting insights about life in the Royal Family. When he started to complain too much it became painful to listen and a little boring. Too much saccharin for my taste.

Profile Avatar Maria M. Jan 2023

Totally boring & whinge feast

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Did wonder if Gordon Ramsay was reading it.

Profile Avatar Sue T. Jan 2023

Here for the tea, stay for the story. Meghan has the better voice though

Profile Avatar Jordon A. Apr 2026

Excellent narration from Harry. Very intelligent book writing, vocabulary, language, everything

Profile Avatar Natasha D. Feb 2026

This is a very sad story for all concerned and as someone who hasn’t seen my father for nearly 20yrs I can say it should never have been written family fall outs siblings fighting or sibling rivalry is normal maybe not to this extent but it’s private and I could never write anything about my family life and lay all their faults out publicly whilst excusing mine or blaming others for my decisions in anyway. This man seriously needs some deep therapy

Profile Avatar Luke Addlesee-Randle Oct 2025

What I expected, some parts I think are written for a theatrical aspect how ever seems to be one persons opinion would like to hear a reply from other royal members.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

love you harry and now even more

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

Loved this book, interested to hear Harry's story as opposed to press comments which are so negative. No wonder he hates the press

Profile Avatar Vivienne D. Jul 2025

amazing book

Profile Avatar RachelO Dec 2024

I only clicked on this by accident in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep. I wish I hadn't. Poor little rich boy story. Born into a position of privilege that was never earned and he just feels sorry for himself. He doesn't have a clue about real life and what it is to be truely hard done by. I do like an English accent though but could put up with the story to listen to the whole thing it just made me disappointed in him.

Profile Avatar Lynne M. Nov 2024

Self obsessed Harry. Some parts I thought were relevant but really, he has a lot to learn about being an adult. The world is often not your oyster but maybe he should have decided if he wanted to be so helpful, he and his wife were in the best position before he left the Uk to get a hearing and just put up with the press as the others in the RF have had to do. He is using Diana too much as his excuse to do some of the things he has done re the RF.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2024

wonderful book. must read for everyone

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

a very good listen.

Profile Avatar Jayne B. Apr 2024

A really enjoyable trip to Prince Harry's journey in the Royal family. The fact he also narrated it made it more impossible to stop listening, it allowed you to feel those real emotions.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2024

Loved this audio! So authentic having Harry narrate the book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

It’s a wonderful book and the reality of royal life is made easier to understand by Harry’s peaceful voice . Thank you, Prince Harry

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2023

What a terribly sad reminder of just how non-human The Royal Family can be.

Profile Avatar Ciska B. Oct 2023

I loved the book and the way it was read by the author . It has given insight and understanding

Profile Avatar Shelley U. Aug 2023

God, he does nothing but complain for 15 hours.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2023

Boring

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2023

Great book

Profile Avatar Kerry Jun 2023

Interesting insight and a sad story in reality. A constant narrative of blame did become overly repetitive.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

Prince Harry is the best of them. If the are served well by their PR team they will realise the Monarchy is mostly irrelevant in the 21st century. A wise King would broker peace, respect and mutual appreciation of each of the 3 parties. Failure to see the wrong on the wall will result in the fall of the Windsors dynasty.

Profile Avatar Amber H. Apr 2023

I loved his sense of humour and raw emotion. His voice was mesmerising. I’m sure his mummy would be proud

Profile Avatar Miss Biggun Apr 2023

A great book, at last a tell all about how badly the press has hounded his family, it's a real shame that Harry's now estranged from the Royal family though, but I totally get why he wrote the book. Yes he's made mistakes but nobody is perfect, going through what he did as a child and so publicly must have been horrific, it's so sad that Prince Harry doesn't have many memories of his mother Princess Diana. Hearing this book in Harry's own words really brought the book to life

Profile Avatar Candace F. Apr 2023

Not actively following the royals. This book saddened me to their lives.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

It's warm book that well written by prince Harry i love it innit

Profile Avatar Aaron L. Mar 2023

An enjoyably book and listen, it was my first time using an audio service and I’m glad I got to listen to you recount your life. Thanks for your honesty. Speaking truth is the only thing we have as humans, and to do it against institutionally entrenched powers, I applaud your bravery

Profile Avatar Lynne B. Mar 2023

Thank you for telling the world your truths. Such a mowing account of such a life far removed fyom what we could ever imagine, I feel privileged to have had such an insight, yet deeply saddened. I do hope that there will be a second and nuch happier book of the next chapters of your lives.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

nice one , good one

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Heartbreaking story.. V important to hear Harry's side of the story. It's his life.. Excellent book

Profile Avatar AlexD Jan 2023

I love it!

Profile Avatar Nathan J. Jan 2023

Thought it was a good story, despite the backlash and public reaction, I enjoyed it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Great book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

The book was certainly a eye opener to royal life in general. It will certainly make you see everyone involved in a different light. I think hear it in Harry own voice certainly gave it impact that might have been missed on reading as written word.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Really enjoyed listening to the book. Feel for him so much

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

Loved every second of this heartwarming account of his life. Hope there be more. Wishing the toxic comments in the press will be overshadowed by positive and loving words.

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