Prince Harry is said to be hoping to fix relations with his family two years after his memoir Spare was released. It became a global sensation and the fastest-selling book in history upon its release on January 10 2023.
The book detailed arguments, tragic admissions and even allegations of “brainwashing”. One claim was that Prince William thought he was moving “too fast” with Meghan, King Charles had told him there wasn’t “enough money” to financially support her, and a heated dispute between Kate and Meghan over a bridesmaid dress fitting.
And now a source suggests that the prince may have some regrets about the tell-all memoir. They said: “Although Harry is glad he finally got his say on everything that went on with Spare, there is part of him that has some regrets over it all and the way it was handled.
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“He was still very angry about how he was treated by his family and wanted them to know and felt his book was the only way they’d listen. But looking back, he’s not sure it was handled in the right way and he has faced a lot of criticism for it and hurt his family a lot. “
They added that he hopes to make a change this year. The source said: “Harry still wants to have a relationship with them and is hoping that in 2025, he can make that happen. A lot has gone on since Spare was released and he didn’t update the paperback version – so he is hopeful he can repair the relationship.
Copies of Spare on display at Waterstones
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“Meghan has had many offers to write her own book and she’s still considering them. She doesn’t have the loyalty Harry has and would happily write about her experiences – but she is also aware that dragging up the past could cause another backlash and lose her even more public support.”
The health challenges faced by the Princess of Wales and King Charles, who both received cancer treatment last year, have also highlighted the couple’s approach, CambridgeshireLive reports.
The source continued: “Kate and Charles’ health battles have made them both re-evaluate things. Meghan has admiration for how Kate handled things, especially with young children.
“She has also done things her way and not bowed down to public pressure, putting her family and health first, something Meghan admires.”