Prince Harry's memoir Spare drew a slew of mixed reactions from readers and royal experts in the United States and the United Kingdom. His critics questioned why he decided to push through with the release of the book, while his supporters praised him for his honesty in sharing his story.
Prince Harry's Popularity Sunk Following The Release Of Spare?
Just days after Spare dropped, royal experts claimed that the book just caused Prince Harry's popularity to plummet. While speaking with Fox News, Hilary Fordwich predicted that Prince Harry's popularity would continue to sink.
"My prediction is that he'll continue to sink in popularity, continuing his plummet in the polls. His timing is ghastly as the U.K. is in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, somewhat of a winter of discontent where many are having to make the challenging choice of eating or heating all while he whines about his life of privilege. And we all know he is being paid multi-millions to do so," she said.
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Britons Are Sympathetic Toward Prince William Following Prince Harry's Allegations In Spare?
Fordwich also said that as Prince Harry's popularity sinks, the royal family's support, especially from Britons, continues to increase. After all, there is so much sympathy for Prince William, who cannot defend himself following Prince Harry's allegations.
"Friends of the Prince of Wales are commenting that he is 'anxious' and 'sad' about what Harry has said in his book but is focusing on his family. One friend is known to have said that 'he's handling it so well on the outside — inside he's burning.' As for the king, he is said to be 'extremely pained, very frustrated and anxious' to reach a resolution with his son," she said.
Royal Family Will Continue To Stay Mum Following Prince Harry's Claims In Spare?
Fordwich added that the royal family stayed silent amid Prince Harry's never-ending blows.
"Regarding remaining silent, as long as they continue to be supported by the British in sentiment via the polls, the royal family is expected to stick to what works, what Queen Elizabeth II lived by, and what is respected as the 'high road' by the British public — never complain and never explain," she said.
Meanwhile, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams questioned Prince Harry's claims that he wants to reconcile with his father and brother. The dad of two also said that he wanted to have a private conversation with them.
However, Fitzwilliams wondered why anyone would trust Prince Harry when he said that his conversation with King Charles and Prince William wouldn't be released in his interviews.
The royal commentator also echoed Fordwich's claims about Prince Harry's decreasing popularity in the United Kingdom.
"Harry's popularity is at a new low among Britons. A YouGov survey in January reveals that only 26 percent have a positive or fairly [positive] view of him and 64 percent have a negative one. Only 23 percent hold a positive view of Meghan and 65 percent a negative one. The Sussexes' main aim is undoubtedly to appeal to the United States and the wider world. … Harry has repeatedly charged the royal family with colluding with the press, which he claims drove him and his family out of Britain. He has, however, produced no proof of this," he said.
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