Royal biographer Tom Bower has brutally exposed dirty secrets in Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, leveling harsh criticism at the Duke of Sussex and his impact on the British monarchy over the past five years. Bower claims that Harry and Meghan Markle have done more damage to the institution than anyone in a hundred years by airing private grievances and undermining royal traditions.
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Bower’s scathing remarks came in response to Harry’s recent interviews defending Spare, in which the Duke showed no remorse for exposing internal family conflicts and criticizing senior royals including Prince William, Catherine, King Charles, and Queen Camilla. According to Bower, Harry’s behavior reflects a desire to maintain his celebrity status in California while simultaneously attacking the monarchy he once belonged to.
The royal biographer pointed out that Harry’s recent trip to the UK, including a long-awaited private meeting with King Charles after 19 months of estrangement, only added tension. Bower warned that this visit might backfire, suggesting Harry seeks revenge that could further damage the royal family's reputation.
Bower also highlighted the Sussex couple’s current situation in Montecito, California, describing them as "desperately looking for a new purpose in life" amid public scrutiny and falling media ventures. Harry, Bower argues, tries to balance his life between two worlds but ends up alienating the institution and his family.
Despite Harry defending his memoir as a truthful account, Bower and other royal commentators see it as a self-serving narrative fueling division rather than healing. The memoir’s revelations have deepened rifts within the royal family and sparked ongoing debates about loyalty, privacy, and the future role of the Sussexes.
In summary, Tom Bower’s ruthless critique reveals how Prince Harry’s Spare memoir has reignited royal drama and fueled lasting damage to the monarchy’s image and cohesion.