Spare

Sunday Times Memoir of the Year 2023

In Spare, Prince Harry tells his story for the first time with raw honesty and deep reflection. Once the carefree “spare” to his brother’s “heir,” Harry’s life was forever changed by the tragic loss of his mother, Princess Diana. Struggling with grief, anger, and life in the spotlight, he sought purpose in the British Army, where two combat tours earned him admiration but left him battling PTSD and loneliness.

His life seemed to turn when he met Meghan Markle, and their love story captivated the world. But relentless media harassment and racism forced the couple to make a life-altering choice: to step away from the Royal Family.

A powerful, intimate memoir, Spare reveals Harry’s journey from loss to love, from duty to freedom—and the courage it takes to reclaim one’s own story.