Prince Harry is facing fresh criticism as he moves forward with the paperback release of his memoir, Spare, sparking concerns about his relationship with his father, King Charles III. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams weighed in on the situation during an interview with Express UK, suggesting that Harry’s actions may signal a lack of commitment to rebuilding trust with the royal family, particularly with the King.
Fitzwilliams highlighted how the paperback edition of Spare, which delves into Harry’s personal experiences and perspectives on royal life, continues to widen rifts within the family. Reflecting on the book’s portrayal of the monarchy, Fitzwilliams noted, “Its [Spare’s] portrait of the Royal Family was far from flattering,” and explained that this portrayal has only deepened tensions, especially with Prince William.
He added, “This update has made the rift with his brother deeper and possibly irreparable.” Fitzwilliams also shared insights into the reaction from King Charles, who reportedly felt particularly hurt by Harry’s criticisms of Queen Camilla. “The King was so angered by his personal attacks on Queen Camilla that he evicted the Sussexes from Frogmore, their base in Britain,” he stated, adding that this incident likely solidified the perception within the family that Harry and Meghan are “totally untrustworthy.”
The timing of the paperback’s release, coinciding with a high-profile royal tour, is another point of contention. Fitzwilliams expressed disappointment, remarking, “The publication of Spare in paperback was inevitable, but it should not have clashed with an important royal tour.” He suggested that this scheduling decision may have unintentionally shifted public attention away from the royal family’s official engagements.
The expert ended on a lighter note, noting that the paperback edition will be published without an index, which he believes could make it more difficult for readers to locate some of the more controversial sections. “The only thing to be thankful for is that it has no index. This will make some of the more outrageous parts difficult to find!” he commented.
The paperback release, expected to contain the same content as the original hardcover, continues to spark public interest while simultaneously stirring up family tensions, according to Fitzwilliams and other royal observers.