From descriptions of his rift with Prince William, to drug use and losing his virginity, we've gleaned a lot about Prince Harry from his book. McGreevy, Ronan (17 January 2023). "Prince Harry autobiography Spare becomes Ireland's fastest-selling non-fiction book". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023 . Retrieved 17 January 2023.

Harry makes many references to his late mother, too, writing that during a visit to Paris, he replicated the journey Diana made through the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in the lead up to her death I was never a royalist but I was a Meghan fan from watching her in Suits. I really don’t know how she has coped with the constant barrage of negativity, falsehoods and vitriol. Prince Harry recalled the moment he wet his pants just hours before he was due to meet Meghan for their first date. The duke said he was out at sea for a racing competition on a boat that didn't have a toilet when the accident occurred a b Hill, Erin (5 January 2023). "Prince Harry Drove Through Tunnel Where His Mother Died at Same Speed: 'I Want to Go Through It' ". People. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023 . Retrieved 5 January 2023.Parkel, Inga (5 January 2023). "Prince Harry says he made the 'mistake' of Googling Meghan Markle's sex scenes in Suits". The Independent. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023 . Retrieved 5 January 2023. When I found myself plunged in the heat and confusion of combat I didn't think of those 25 as people.

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