Prince Harry chose to omit certain portions of his memoir, "In the Shadow," out of concern that his father, British King Charles III, and his brother William, might never "forgive" him for unveiling details about the royal family.
In an interview published by The Telegraph on Friday, Prince Harry disclosed that the initial version of the book was 800 pages, reduced to 400 pages in its final form. He expressed the difficulty of removing content, particularly regarding personal conflicts with his brother and father, which he preferred to keep private to avoid irreparable damage.
The memoir, titled "Spare" in English, was released on January 10 and has garnered significant attention. Prince Harry's candid reflections spare no one, especially his brother William, whom he dubs his "best enemy." In the biography, Prince Harry depicts William as an irate individual who never accepted Meghan, Prince Harry's wife, viewing her as "rude and aggressive."
Contrary to intentions of undermining the monarchy, Prince Harry emphasized that he shared his grievances to instigate reform and safeguard the future of William's children—George, 9; Charlotte, 7; and Luis, 4. He expressed concern that at least one of them might face challenges akin to his own and emphasized his responsibility to protect them.
Prince Harry clarified that his revelations were not aimed at destabilizing the monarchy but rather at saving it from inherent issues. He acknowledged that some might criticize him for his statements but reiterated his desire for reconciliation with his family.
In addition to addressing family matters, Prince Harry directly appealed to the royal family to apologize to Meghan Markle for their actions, urging them to acknowledge and move forward. This plea aligns with his previous efforts to shed light on the difficulties faced by Meghan within the royal family, documented in the Netflix series "Harry & Meghan," released in December.
The controversies surrounding Prince Harry's memoir and his previous public statements indicate a complex dynamic within the royal family, marked by personal tensions and struggles for acceptance.
