Public interest fades as uncertainty clouds the Sussexes’ future projects
Prince Harry has quietly lost a major literary accolade, just two years after his bombshell memoir Spare rocked the monarchy and made international headlines.
Once hailed as the fastest-selling non-fiction book in UK history following its 2023 release, Spare has now failed to secure a spot on The Sunday Times Top 100 Bestsellers list for this year—marking a notable decline in momentum for the Duke of Sussex’s highly personal account.
In a twist that many will find symbolic, the book that has taken Spare’s place is none other than Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton, a biography created with the direct input of Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana. The enduring popularity of Diana’s story appears to have eclipsed the prince’s own narrative for many readers.
The memoir, which laid bare Harry’s frustrations with royal life and his family, stirred global controversy and widened the rift between the Sussexes and the Palace. But two years later, interest appears to be wanting, and the impact of the tell-all is losing its edge.
The drop in literary recognition comes at a sensitive time. Reports suggest that Harry and Meghan Markle’s multi-million dollar Netflix deal—signed in 2020 as part of their post-royal ambitions—may not be renewed. While neither the streaming giant nor the couple have confirmed these rumors, the potential loss of the deal could signal another setback for their media ventures.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex face growing uncertainty about their future in the public eye, the fading spotlight on Spare may be an early sign of shifting tides in their global relevance.
