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Spare

Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex

#1 It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and...

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The Megyn Kelly Show

It was mentioned as a book in which Prince Harry discussed his extensive drug use, which is relevant to his U.S. visa application.

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After all, he admitted to widespread and extensive drug use in his memoir, Spare, a bestselling book on both sides of the Atlantic selling a huge number of copies.

— Episode: Fox's Post-Tucker Crisis, Harry's Media...

Episode: Fox's Post-Tucker Crisis, Harry's Media Vendetta,...

It was mentioned as a book in which Prince Harry discussed his extensive drug use, which is relevant to his U.S. visa application.

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After all, he admitted to widespread and extensive drug use in his memoir, Spare, a bestselling book on both sides of the Atlantic selling a huge number of copies.

Episode: Biden Lawyers Find More Docs, Vaccine Safety Signa...

Prince Harry's book was discussed as a tell-all with very intimate details. Many thought he needed help, especially with the tone and content of the book.

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My penis was oscillating between extremely sensitive and borderline traumatized.

I've been trying some home remedies, including one recommended by a friend. She urged me to apply Elizabeth Arden cream. My mom used on her lips. You want me to put that on my toddler? It works Harry, trust me.

I found a tube and the minute I opened it, the smell transported me through time. I thought as if my mother was right there in the room. And I took a smidge and applied it down there.

If the case need arise, someone asked why if that were the case, he hadn't been forced to donate his hair to Prince William.

He's come out now and said, I have enough of me for another book easily, that my original manuscript was 800 pages. And this book is only 400 pages. And all of it was stories about my brother, some about my father, but mostly about my brother, the future king of England.

Episode: Biden's Brief Border Visit, and Prince Harry's Med...

Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," was discussed extensively, focusing on the many accusations he made against his family, his mental health struggles, and the details of his life that he revealed in the book.

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He's promoting his book Spare, right, which is out this week. Comes hits stands officially tomorrow.

In the book, you call this a full scale rupture. Can it be healed?

But every time we ask that question, no one's telling us the specifics or anything.

This all started with them briefing daily against my wife with lies to the point of where my wife and I had to run away from our country, from my country.

I'm just fed up, fed up with being second all the time.

Episode: Intel Chiefs Grilled Over Iran, Tense Mullin Heari...

The memoir was referenced as Harry's January 2023 book that covered much of the same ground as the Netflix docu-series about the couple.

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Netflix reportedly surprised again to learn of Penguin Random House's plans to publish Harry's January 2023 memoir, Spare, covering much of the same ground as the docu-series.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Prince Harry's book, "Spare," is mentioned in the context of an interview the speaker conducted with him. The interview is discussed, and the speaker expresses regret over the way it was set up and the negative reactions it received.

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But my interview with Prince Harry I had a gut feeling all along That I shouldn't agree to do the interview

— Episode: Doctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview...

Episode: Doctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview With Prin...

Prince Harry's book, "Spare," is mentioned in the context of an interview the speaker conducted with him. The interview is discussed, and the speaker expresses regret over the way it was set up and the negative reactions it received.

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But my interview with Prince Harry I had a gut feeling all along That I shouldn't agree to do the interview

When you read his book You can see why And people couldn't understand How this is possible How could somebody so privileged That the very apex of society In gilded palaces be traumatized

His father touches Harry on the knee And says, but it'll be okay And leaves the room This 12-year-old, nobody held him

Harry was a traumatized child He was told about his mother's death That it was an accident Your mother didn't make it

Morning Wire

The hosts noted that Harry's memoir Spare was scheduled for release the following month and was being described as even more sensational than the Netflix series.

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Harry's memoir Spare is due out next month and it is reportedly even more sensational.

— Episode: Congress Races to Pass Spending Bill & H...

Episode: Congress Races to Pass Spending Bill & Home Sales...

The hosts noted that Harry's memoir Spare was scheduled for release the following month and was being described as even more sensational than the Netflix series.

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Harry's memoir Spare is due out next month and it is reportedly even more sensational.

Fox News Hourly Update

The episode highlighted that the book contains a confession of teenage cocaine use, noting that the admission caused the author some trouble.

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Pivot

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Pivot

A podcast guest discussed Prince Harry's book, mentioning that despite the guest's work history with Prince Charles, their take on the book was quite balanced and objective.

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He was on my podcast talking about Prince Harry, the book and everything. For someone who worked for Prince Charles, he was very even-handed, which I was surprised at.

— Episode: Netflix Shakeup, More Tech Layoffs, and...

Episode: Netflix Shakeup, More Tech Layoffs, and Guest Cory...

A podcast guest discussed Prince Harry's book, mentioning that despite the guest's work history with Prince Charles, their take on the book was quite balanced and objective.

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He was on my podcast talking about Prince Harry, the book and everything. For someone who worked for Prince Charles, he was very even-handed, which I was surprised at.

Episode: Live from London: Recession Calling?

It was described as the fastest-selling nonfiction book ever, selling 1.4 million copies on its first day. The book's popularity was discussed, with opinions varying on whether it was a genuine success or simply driven by sensationalism.

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Prince Harry's memoir Spare is now the fastest selling nonfiction book ever. It sold 1.4 million copies on its first day.

A recent poll found that 41% of Britons think that Harry is just doing this for the money.

Love him or hate him, it's doing really well. And it's really reinvigorating book sales.

I've decided to call it Harry Potty.

The Viall Files

The hosts noted the memoir's recent release and highlighted a TikTok clip that featured an audiobook excerpt about a blue fabric anecdote. They also referenced the title while discussing Prince Harry's position as a second-born in a troubled family background. The discussion was informative but did not strongly endorse the work.

Episode: E529 The Engagement Episode with Natalie Joy

They noted that Prince Harry's memoir Spare had been released and that an audiobook excerpt was circulating on TikTok, linking his story about a blue fabric swatch to the book's content.

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someone stitched it together because obviously, you know, his book Spare came out and I believe he also read the audio book and someone found a clip of Megan showing someone her wedding dress and she was saying, oh, did you look underneath the skirt? There's a little piece of blue fabric.

the tick tock immediately went to the audio book of Spare where he's talking about how he was running late for their first date that they talked about in the documentary.

Episode: E526 Going Deeper with Justin Baldoni Plus Prince...

They referred to Prince Harry's memoir and noted the title while discussing his family background and the documentary.

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and then like the title of the book the spare. It's just. Listen, like he just happens to be the second born in a weird fucked up family. They didn't let him on the plane to go see his dying grandmother and by the time he got up there she was gone.

Episode: E515 Harry and Meghan Recap with Tara Schuster

Prince Harry's memoir was referenced as an upcoming highprofile release scheduled for January, noted for its large advance and expected sales.

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I pulled up Harry's book deal because Spare, his book is coming out in January, I believe, and it's, I think, an estimated 35 million, which is about $44 million.

Episode: E497 Going Deeper - Love Is Blind Recap with Miche...

The hosts noted that Prince Harry announced his memoir titled Spare and showed its cover.

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Prince Harry announces the name of his memoir. It's called Spare. He also shows us the cover.

The Matt Walsh Show

Walsh described Prince Harry's memoir Spare as a tellall that details his family feuds and personal grievances, noting its focus on privacy and oversharing.

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The title of the book, Spare, is a reference to Harry's feelings of being the spare, the outcast in his family.

— Episode: Ep. 1092 - How Prince Harry Became A Bro...

Episode: Ep. 1092 - How Prince Harry Became A Broken Shell...

Walsh described Prince Harry's memoir Spare as a tellall that details his family feuds and personal grievances, noting its focus on privacy and oversharing.

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The title of the book, Spare, is a reference to Harry's feelings of being the spare, the outcast in his family.

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

The book was mentioned as having been recently finished by the host, who was moved to tears by its content. It details Prince Harry's racial awakening and reconciliation with his experiences and heritage.

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And just finished his book yesterday. In tears.

— Episode: Masculinity, Media, and How to Citizen –...

Episode: Masculinity, Media, and How to Citizen – with Bara...

The book was mentioned as having been recently finished by the host, who was moved to tears by its content. It details Prince Harry's racial awakening and reconciliation with his experiences and heritage.

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And just finished his book yesterday. In tears.

Here is someone who has gone through many levels of awakening and in particular a racial awakening with his partner and had to flee his home country because of it.

And is working to reconcile his own experience with what he's inherited and the life is around him that he cares so much for and is willing to acknowledge it and still move forward.

Morning Brew Daily

It was mentioned as a bestselling celebrity memoir, with Prince Harry receiving a $20 million advance for the book, and was referenced as an example of how celebrity memoirs can boost other income streams.

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Those last two sold like gangbusters Britney's The Woman in Me is the most recent one to come out and sold 1.1 million copies in its first week on sale in the U.S.

— Episode: WeWork Goes Bankrupt & Trump Takes the S...

Episode: WeWork Goes Bankrupt & Trump Takes the Stand

It was mentioned as a bestselling celebrity memoir, with Prince Harry receiving a $20 million advance for the book, and was referenced as an example of how celebrity memoirs can boost other income streams.

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Those last two sold like gangbusters Britney's The Woman in Me is the most recent one to come out and sold 1.1 million copies in its first week on sale in the U.S.

Yeah, we did you say when you said why because they make a lot of money Prince Harry got a 20 million dollar advance for Spare So yeah, even if you're a celebrity you want to you want to make more money

The NPR Politics Podcast

The hosts noted the upcoming memoir and expressed curiosity about the insights it might provide into the royal family, while mentioning they were far down the library hold list and were considering the audiobook to hear the author's voice. They speculated the book might not be a full tell‑all but could still offer rare perspective. The discussion was intrigued yet tentative, without a strong endorsement.

Episode: A New Congress Takes Shape; Stefanik's Stock Rises...

The hosts discussed Prince Harry's newly released memoir, noting they were far down the library hold list and considered obtaining the audiobook version because it captures his voice and storytelling.

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This week, Harry's new book comes out. Of course, I tried to rush to my library site so I can put it on hold. I'm 83rd on hold. It's going to be a minute.

I chose audiobook because you hear him tell the stories like with his inflection and his tone and it just, it really feels like he's bringing you in and talking to you. Number 83 on the wait list. And in three years this is going to be your can't let it go again when you finally get the Harry book and listen to it.

Episode: Pelosi's Spouse Attacked, Pennsylvania Senate, Tra...

The hosts discussed Prince Harry's upcoming memoir, noting its January release and expressing curiosity about its content, while acknowledging it may not be a full tellall.

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I'm sure you all heard the news that Prince Harry has a memoir coming out. I assume you guys have heard that, right? ... But so this is why I'm so intrigued by this book, because I feel like we don't actually really know what's going on with the Royals ever. ... The book is called Spare. It's coming out in January.

Apparently Royals, and I credit our wonderful producers and editors for sharing this knowledge with me, but there's, you know, an heir to the King or the Queen, and then there's a spare. Gosh, that sounds so harsh. ... I would never say that out loud, but I'm not Royal. So, um, you have two kids, they're very young Asma. ... I'm so intrigued because, you know, the Royals don't share a lot.

Episode: Pelosi's Spouse Attacked, Pennsylvania Senate, Tra...

The hosts expressed intrigue and anticipation for Prince Harry's memoir, noting its title and its upcoming January release.

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But this is why I'm so intrigued by this book, because I feel like we don't actually really know what's going on with the Royals ever. It's going to be some tellall, but there's a lot of anticipation for it. Book is called Spare. It's coming out in January.

I feel like again, I'm like outing myself as somebody who knows nothing about the Royal family. But what does spare mean? ... And then there's a spare. Gosh, that sounds so harsh. But so he's like owning, he's owning who he is, which is, you know, the spare.

Lovett or Leave It

The book was mentioned when a host said they had been assigned to read it for the show, noting that Harry and Meghan allege the royal family manipulates information. Later, Jon Lovett humorously recounted a bizarre frostbite story from the memoir, including a claim about using Elizabeth Arden cream on a frozen penis and a tongue‑in‑cheek explanation of the title. The discussion highlighted odd personal anecdotes and criticism of the monarchy, treating the memoir more as a source of jokes than a serious recommendation.

Critiqued

Episode: What a Weekday: Biden Strikes Back

The book was mentioned as being read by the speaker as part of their preparation for the podcast. It is mentioned that Harry and Meghan claim that the Royal Family lies to the public and releases information in a way that benefits them.

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If you read The Spare, which y'all made me read for this program.

We know that it is Harry and Meghan claim that they lie all the time and they release information as it benefits them.

Episode: The Artful Todger

It was discussed that Prince Harry's new memoir includes a story about frostbite and the use of Elizabeth Arden cream on his penis, among other details about his life within the monarchy.

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For example, Prince Harry describes the moment a friend advised him to use Elizabeth Arden cream on his frostbitten penis following a trip to the North Pole.

The same cream his late mother used, which is interesting since I didn't even know she had a penis.

The memoir's title, Spare, is actually short for Spare a Penis, Govna? Mine snapped clean off while I was at the Northie with me lads.

Episode: The Artful Todger

Prince Harry's memoir was discussed, with details about his life within the monarchy, including a frostbitten penis incident and anecdotes about his relationship with his brother, William.

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For example, Prince Harry describes the moment a friend advised him to use Elizabeth Arden cream on his frostbitten penis following a trip to the North Pole.

The memoir's title, Spare, is actually short for Spare a Penis, Govna? Mine snapped clean off while I was at the Northie with me lads.

Who is treated not unlike a young stallion by the older woman who took their virginity?

Harry left as a captain. Wesley left as lieutenant junior grade after much less service than Harry.

Who do you think you're bullying? You bumped into me. It was your mistake. You were at fault. Do you want this to become violent?

What A Day

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What A Day

The memoir was first mentioned when the hosts briefly scanned it for their names, and later it was discussed in relation to a leaked Spanish-language version that revealed sensational claims about family conflicts and a controversial Halloween costume, which generated significant buzz. Josie Duffy Rice said she would purchase and read the book, while Priyanka Arabindi recounted the provocative details. The conversation emphasized the anticipated release and the memoir’s provocative content, and the hosts expressed enthusiasm about reading it.

Highly Recommended

Episode: All That Glitters Isn't Globe

The podcast hosts mentioned briefly looking through Prince Harry's memoir for their names, implying they were curious about its content, but there was no further discussion of the book itself.

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We were currently hunched over Prince Harry's memoir in scanning every page for our names.

Episode: Kevin's 11

Leaks from the Spanish-language version revealed details about Prince Harry's life, including claims about his relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton, and a controversial anecdote about a Nazi costume. The book's release was highly anticipated and generated significant media attention.

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Harry says Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton encouraged him to dress up as a Nazi for that one infamous Halloween party in 2005.

He describes how William attacked him in 2019, knocking him over onto a dog food bowl following an argument about Harry's wife Megan.

And he claims that prior to meeting Megan, William and Kate were quote religious fans of her TV show Suits.

he also casually mentions that he killed 25 people in Afghanistan

I'm going to say yes, I'll be purchasing this book. Never read. I don't think it'll be my first celebrity memoir and I am ready. I'm going to rip through that.

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald

The title was brought up as a possible warning to the royal family and a teaser rather than a direct attack, with a tabloid guest noting its role in building public interest. Heather McDonald highlighted its record-breaking sales and unique status as a royal memoir, while also mocking some of its sensational details. The hosts speculated that its upcoming release would likely be very candid and could disrupt the monarchy’s narrative.

Episode: Did Kanye and Prince Harry Trick Us with Spencer P...

It was discussed that Prince Harry's book was possibly a warning to the royal family, a warm-up for a future, possibly more scandalous release, rather than an all-out attack.

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I think it's pretty much, is what he was saying. The book is like a tease. It's not blackmail against the monarchy, but it's like, 'don't play with me'. This is the warm up.

It showed how well his books can do. It shows people do care what he says.

And it's kind of like they know what he knows and he's not going there.

It looks like, oh, he's breaking up. He's causing all this drama. But they know he's just doing the like, you know, oh, like I have my frozen penis stuff, you know, like stuff like that.

Oh, I think I always go back to like why Harry bounce so fast if he knows like what, you know, because once the blood stuff comes out, it's a wrap, you know, like the adrenochrome level.

Episode: Husband’s Google Searches and A True Dirty Jane St...

It was discussed as the most successful non-fiction book ever sold, with many people discussing its content online. It was described as a story about Prince Harry's life and his relationship with his family.

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It is the number one most successful nonfiction book that has ever been sold.

He is the only royal in the history of royals who has actually done his own memoir, you know, where someone else was writing it without their consent.

I think we're all sick of hearing about his frostbitten penis. I don't think anyone needed to know that he and his brother were not circumcised.

Episode: Nepo Babies, Scams, Sisterwives with Justin Martin...

Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," was discussed as a source of potential royal disruption in January, with speculation on its honesty and impact on his relationship with his brother.

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Harry's book comes out in January.

I think that's going to set the tone for the next chapter of this whole Megan and Harry thing, because I think it's going to really disrupt the Royals. I think he's going to get a little too, uh, what's the word? Uh, honest.

The Jordan Harbinger Show

In his autobiography, Prince Harry complained about the difficulties of his life and how he felt like a victim, even while living a life of immense privilege.

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I read that book "Spare" and it's full of scenes where he complains and moans about how hard things were for him and they were hard you know his mom died and the paparazzi were all over him but it mak...

— Episode: 992: Royals | Skeptical Sunday

Episode: 992: Royals | Skeptical Sunday

In his autobiography, Prince Harry complained about the difficulties of his life and how he felt like a victim, even while living a life of immense privilege.

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I read that book "Spare" and it's full of scenes where he complains and moans about how hard things were for him and they were hard you know his mom died and the paparazzi were all over him but it makes him seem more human and flawed and that makes people realize how privileged he is he's no longer this sort of ghostly queen character he's like a real person who sees himself as a victim and is complaining there's a scene in the book when he's at eaton college the world's poshest high school looking out the window and he's telling us the reader how lucky everyone outside that window was compared to him well eaten is a beautiful college in a beautiful place but it's surrounded by low-income areas such as slough and stains that's where those just sound like low-income area those have been low-income areas for centuries but given the name right those are unbeautiful names slough was the chosen location of the british office the original sitcom the office because it sounds so dull and boring that's the whole point it does so that was slough and stains that was ali g sasha baron cohen his first character was ali gene he was from stains so again these were places chosen for that they're right outside eaten people are sometimes struggling by the way i don't want to say that everybody in those places is you know it's difficult for them it's just that they're not the same as eaten so people are sometimes struggling to put food on the table for their families and they're being told by the prince that they're lucky compared to him that's like big let them eat cake vibes hearing something like that

He made this whole thing about his privacy being invaded and then he wrote this book impinging upon the privacy of pretty much everyone he ever encountered in great detail at least when it's the press doing it it's like okay harry can shut the door and ideally they're not going to hack his phones which he's saying they did and they might have done but this is like detail about the person he first had sex with and what was going on like only he could know that and like details about his dad doing like handstands he did these weird headstands or handstands just in his underwear in the house and stuff like that and he's supposed to be this elderly statesman and now we're listening we're reading this in harry's book so the impinging upon freed privacy stuff was just mad come on

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