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The Heir and the Spare: Prince Harry Takes Aim at the Royal Family

Jan 11, 2023

Joining the discussion are Robert Hardman, a royal expert and author of 'Queen of Our Times,' and David Aaronovitch, a columnist for The Times. They dive into the explosive revelations from Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare,' uncovering his fraught relationship with the royal family and the intense media scrutiny he faced. The conversation delves into the cultural differences in how his honesty is received, the potential shift in the monarchy's public perception, and the long-standing tensions between duty and personal identity within royal life.

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Episode guests

David Aaronovitch

Robert Hardman

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Prince Harry's Memoir: A Royal Revelation

7min

Royal Scandals and Public Perception

11min

Prince Harry's Struggle with Royal Identity

5min

Royal Tensions and Media Scrutiny

15min

Navigating Royalty: Duty, Public Life, and Legacy

4min

In his new memoir, Spare, Prince Harry has opened a Pandora's box of revelations on the carefully managed public image of the world’s most famous yet guarded family. The book reflects on his difficult relationship with senior royals, as well as sharing candid stories about his early life, the number of fighters the Prince killed while serving as a soldier in the army, and his interactions with the UK press. Could this be a historic turning point for the British monarchy? Rosamund Urwin, media editor for The Sunday Times, is joined to discuss it by author and filmmaker Robert Hardman, who has covered aspects of royal life for more than 20 years and who writes for the Daily Mail; his latest book is Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II, and David Aaronovitch, columnist for The Times.

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