Prince Harry and the Future of the British Monarchy
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Copies of Prince Harry's new book 'Spare' on sale in a bookshop in Richmond, London on January 10, 2023 in London, England. Prince Harry's memoir "Spare", released on Tuesday, is already No 1 in the Amazon bestseller charts and one of the biggest pre-order titles for high-street retailers. Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty Images hide caption
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Copies of Prince Harry's new book 'Spare' on sale in a bookshop in Richmond, London on January 10, 2023 in London, England. Prince Harry's memoir "Spare", released on Tuesday, is already No 1 in the Amazon bestseller charts and one of the biggest pre-order titles for high-street retailers.
Chris Jackson/Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesIn his new memoir, "Spare," Prince Harry has a lot to say.
By now you've probably seen the headlines – and memes – about the revelations the Duke of Sussex includes in his book.
He covers topics like his tours in Afghanistan, his rocky relationship with his brother William, and his marriage to Meghan Markle. He also tells stories about tripping on mushrooms and the time he got frostbite on his penis.
Overall, the book is a revealing look into the Firm — the invisible machine that operates the royal family and a condemnation of the British tabloid press.
And it's been incredibly popular. Libraries here in the U.S. are struggling to meet the demand, with months-long wait times for a copy.
We talk about the enduring fascination Americans have with the royal family with Constance Grady, senior reporter at Vox; Kristen Meinzer, host of Newsweek's Royal Report; and Paddy O'Connell, BBC host.
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