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SPARE - Harry’s book release announced

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Rinoachicken · 27/10/2022 11:34

So he’s called it ‘Spare’ and it’s being released on 23rd Jan.

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Morestrangethings · 18/11/2022 23:00

*deserving. (Not deriving)

MarshaMelrose · 18/11/2022 23:44

Ladies like Gilmorehill's neighbour are often honoured locally and/or within the charity. But there are too many of them to make much of an impression outside the charity. Sadly, the truth is people like her are the life blood of charities, they couldn't function without their selfless volunteers, but a big name supporting a charity can bring in so much more publicity and funds. Life isn't fair, is it?

MrsTumblebee · 19/11/2022 06:33

GenerationSuper · 08/11/2022 06:44

NO idea what MT is getting at but saying on British TV that his wife and him like getting smashed up is not very classy is it? Either he's going rogue or Zara and him are doing this to put pressure on PC and PW. Or are they trying to come across like normal people?

I’ve always been aware that Mike and Zara loved a good night out. They’ve never hidden the fact. It’s nothing to do with trying to look like normal people. And it’s certainly nothing to do with Harry and Meghan. They’re doing what they’ve always done.

Roussette · 19/11/2022 07:03

MrsTumblebee · 19/11/2022 06:33

I’ve always been aware that Mike and Zara loved a good night out. They’ve never hidden the fact. It’s nothing to do with trying to look like normal people. And it’s certainly nothing to do with Harry and Meghan. They’re doing what they’ve always done.

It's totally to do with looking like normal people. I've been in a pub with them when they were with a group of friends. Not us! But we recognise then. They're lucky, they can get away with fairly normal behaviour.

CathyorClaire · 19/11/2022 10:14

It also now seems MT can get away with being a creepy groping lech...

MrsTumblebee · 19/11/2022 10:15

Roussette · 19/11/2022 07:03

It's totally to do with looking like normal people. I've been in a pub with them when they were with a group of friends. Not us! But we recognise then. They're lucky, they can get away with fairly normal behaviour.

So perhaps despite their good fortune in life they really are just normal people like the rest of us and there is no deliberate act (which is what I thought the original poster meant) going on to pretend otherwise.

Samcro · 19/11/2022 12:05

CathyorClaire · 19/11/2022 10:14

It also now seems MT can get away with being a creepy groping lech...

ah but according to these threads he and Z are down to earth......

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Haven’t seen any threads on it but what are thoughts about M&H getting an award for heroically standing up for racism in the Royal family?

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Standing up to* racism

MarshaMelrose · 20/11/2022 15:52

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Haven’t seen any threads on it but what are thoughts about M&H getting an award for heroically standing up for racism in the Royal family?

...while taking their money. Very brave.

Labourthepoint · 20/11/2022 18:31

Whilst expecting titles for their children and using their own. The very definition of hypocrisy.

LondonWolf · 20/11/2022 18:36

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Haven’t seen any threads on it but what are thoughts about M&H getting an award for heroically standing up for racism in the Royal family?

There's a thread in the royal family forum.

I think it's utterly laughable. Standing up to racism in an organisation that they wanted to stay involved with on a half in half out basis? Continuing to use and benefit from the titles given to them by that same racist organisation? Naming their daughter after the head of that racist organisation? The whole thing is preposterous.

Diverseopinions · 20/11/2022 19:14

They could have had a formal role as Commonwealth leaders and were even offered the chance to base themselves in Africa, where Harry had always said he would like to live. They might have worked hard to bring trade initiatives to Africa and might have investigated some of the problems on the Continent.

They signed up for life as working royals which means being deployed where you are asked to go - e.g. Edward and Sophie were, apparently, asked if they would like to base themselves in Scotland.

That sort of day in, day our slog, using the royal influence to strengthen links between rich and poorer areas of The Commonwealth isn't to their liking. They like more sensational methods. Whose cause they are benefiting, other than their own, I really don't know.

Where is the racist bit about what the Royal Family has done? They are inclusive and accepting. Where haven't H and M been accepted.

They should honour their receipt of this humanitarian award by giving up their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles. The titles belong to a time when landowners literally lorded it over the peasants. If they don't like archaic protocols, then why not give up these titles which couldn't be more oppressive - that is to those thicksters who insist on taking everything literally rather than thinking that, in this modern age - old-fashioned ways are just part of ceremonial reform which we preserve for its positive parts - the noblesse oblige - whilst keeping the other bits for show; for history's sake; for the satisfaction of the tourists.

Diverseopinions · 20/11/2022 19:15

Ceremonial form

Coronateachingagain · 20/11/2022 19:35

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Haven’t seen any threads on it but what are thoughts about M&H getting an award for heroically standing up for racism in the Royal family?

What we will never know is if they would have "stood up" (ie spoken about it) if Daddy hadn't cut him off. Oh well the timings say everything

RosettaStormer · 20/11/2022 19:53

Coronateachingagain · 20/11/2022 19:35

What we will never know is if they would have "stood up" (ie spoken about it) if Daddy hadn't cut him off. Oh well the timings say everything

I think we all know the answer to that one.

chris8888 · 22/11/2022 15:06

Racism, depression, support dogs, spare heir, they do like their labels. Millionaire in his 30s winging because daddy cut him off. Poor thing.
We have had Diana`s revenge dress - Lets see what William and Kate do - a revenge child maybe

Diverseopinions · 22/11/2022 18:25

Everybody will have their own ideas, of course, but personally I think that the Royal Family were proud to use the high profile of their office to demonstrate that all partners are welcome into their fold.

But I'm torn, because I so disagree with forcing people to be reluctant role models for a whole bunch of strangers with private aspirations and attitudes. Wasn't it Tupac who famously and pertinently said the gist of the message that he didn't know how to be a role model for every other black kid and he had enough on his plate living his own life well.

Why do we do this? If we live in an equal society, why do we have to go on and on about Barack Obama being black and someone else is the first black figure to so such and such? I guess any player in the World Cup might have that angle pushed upon them to contend with. A number of people who have had that moniker thrust upon them, have, like Obama and Meghan been biracial, so presumably feeling that they identify with more than one cultural heritage. Maybe Obama, etc, would have rather just have been themselves.

Did Meghan even self-identity as a champion of a diversity before meeting Harry? Perhaps she wasn't pleased when the British press went on about her heritage.

I don't think a person's race is relevant today and to mention it all the time suggests that it is, as if it's such an amazing thing that a royal could be born biracial. I find that crass. Not everybody wants to be a figurehead who breaks the mould. Margaret Thatcher refused, as I understand it, to be a kind of figurehead for women's rights. I think Meghan should have been left alone to tell us who she is and what she channels.

WinnieTheW0rm · 22/11/2022 18:28

Tillsforthrills · 20/11/2022 15:51

Haven’t seen any threads on it but what are thoughts about M&H getting an award for heroically standing up for racism in the Royal family?

Thread here:

www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_royal_family/4680766-kerry-kennedys-recent-interview-about-hm-award-some-thoughts?reply=121720886

ShamedBySiri · 26/11/2022 11:18

Apparently Amazon are offering it FREE as a Black Friday audible deal. Sign up now. Get the book. Then remember to cancel your trial audible membership before payment is due.

Prince Harry's book Spare on Amazon for FREE in Black Friday deal
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CathyorClaire · 26/11/2022 12:41

I saw this report but offering a free audible book as part of a trial seems to be the norm. That's not to say I can't see dozens of pre-orders biting the dust 😁

As an aside the thought of Harry droning away in my ear for hours on end is enough to give me hives...

RosettaStormer · 26/11/2022 17:20

I can’t even be bothered to sign up to audible to hear it free.

Blip · 27/11/2022 06:42

Me neither. At least it's not MM reading his bio though.
The "highlights" if there are any will doubtless be reported in summary on the news.
Presumably he will flesh out on his experience of structural racism in the RF, he certainly ought to elaborate on that if it's important to him.

Sigma33 · 27/11/2022 09:48

Presumably he will flesh out on his experience of structural racism in the RF, he certainly ought to elaborate on that if it's important to him.

I look forward to reading his considered analysis 😂

Croque · 27/11/2022 13:04

I want to pre-order but if my audible subscription runs out before the release, I would refuse to pay £6.95 for it!