Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ is already the number one bestseller on Amazon UK before it has even been published. The book will be released on the 10 January 2023.
The memoir is the most popular book under the pre-order sections on many online platforms, including Amazon and Waterstones. It is expected to have highly disruptive and explosive content, following the bombshell interview of Harry and Megan with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.
The interview had over 17 million viewers in the US alone and comprised several accusations against the royal family, including racist ones.
What is the public’s opinion regarding the book and the fact that Prince Harry will disclose some of the most well-hidden secrets so far?
Lilliana LoGiudice, 20, a student from California, said: “Every media that is published will influence the public, but if there is something that he feels he needs to express, that is important for him. He is a human and if he wants to express his life, he should be able to do that.”
Jim Bachelor, 22, a receptionist from London, said: “It is his life, he can do what he wants. I don’t have an issue with him selling his story. If I was a Royal, I would probably be doing the same thing. I am sure it will be interesting.”
Another Londoner, Sophia Wedderburn, 16, said: “It will help shed a good light a bit more, it will help everyone understand them a bit more and not hate them for no reason.”
Most of the Londoners had a favourable opinion about the book, supporting Prince Harry’s right to talk about his life and perspective.
Most of them were looking forward to reading the book and stated that they did not believe it would change the public’s opinion about the Royal Family, as their supporters will remain, while the ones that think negatively about them will continue to do so.
The book contract to write ‘Spare’ was worth a rumored price of at least $20 million. Harry and Megan are expected to release more work beyond this and have signed lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify.