“Penguin Random House is honored to be publishing Prince Harry’s candid and emotionally powerful story for readers everywhere,” Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle said in a statement. “He shares a remarkably moving personal journey from trauma to healing, one that speaks to the power of love and will inspire and encourage millions of people around the world."
What is Prince Harry’s book called?
The Duke of Sussex’s memoir is titled Spare. It’s a play on his role as a royal: Prince William is the heir to the British throne, while Prince Harry has been called “The Spare.”
When does Prince Harry’s book come out?
Prince Harry’s book hits shelves on Jan. 10, 2023. It was reportedly due out in the fourth quarter of 2022, but the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II threw a bit of a wrench into those plans. The book will be released in 16 different languages, and an audiobook narrated by the Duke of Sussex will also drop on the same date.
What does Prince Harry’s book cover look like?
The cover for Spare features Prince Harry looking straight at the camera with a firm but slight smile. The art and text are sparse, featuring just “Prince Harry” and the title in a white sans-serif font. The background of the cover is a pale beige color, possibly to evoke images of his services in the Afghanistan desert. While some parts of the photo are quite sharp, others have a soft focus—notably the Duke of Sussex’s hairline (something he jokes about often). Random House
What is Prince Harry’s book about?
According to a release from Random House, Prince Harry’s book will cover his entire life, including the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and the aftermath—including his heartbreaking walk with Prince William behind her coffin at her highly publicized funeral. The publisher describes the memoir as “raw and unflinching” and “a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.” “As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on," Random House said in part in a statement. “For Harry, this is his story at last.”
The book will reportedly also cover his years serving in the military in Afghanistan, meeting and marrying Meghan Markle, leaving his role as a senior royal, establishing his life as a wealthy socialite in California and becoming a father to son Archie and daughter Lilibet.
How much did Prince Harry get paid for his memoir?
Financial details of Prince Harry’s book haven’t been publicly disclosed, though reports pegged the sum at a cool $20 million. Random House said in a statement that Prince Harry will donate the proceeds of the book to various British charities and that he has already pledged $1.5 million to his Sentebale charity, which “supports vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV/AIDS.” The Duke of Sussex will also donate $347,000 to the WellChild Foundation, which provides home healthcare to children suffering from health issues.
How many pages is Prince Harry’s memoir?
Spare is 416 pages long. Next, find out Meghan Markle’s net worth since leaving her role as a senior royal.
