Prince Harry Spare’s new memoir has caused quite a stir. In it, he talks about his life as a member of the British Royal Family and the controversies he has been involved in. We take a closer look at the book and what it reveals about the young prince.
A quick look at who Prince Harry is and his recent memoir
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is the younger son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. He has had a life in the public eye since he was born, and many of us have watched him grow up from a young royal to an adult with his own family.
Recently, Prince Harry caused a stir when he released his memoir, titled ‘Finding Freedom’. The book details his experience growing up as part of the British Royal Family and the reasons for his eventual departure from it. It has received both praise and criticism from those within the Royal Family and beyond.
The parts of the book that have caused controversy
The controversy surrounding ‘Finding Freedom’ largely arises from the fact that Prince Harry has spoken publicly about his views on the Royal Family, which some may consider to be inappropriate or unbecoming behavior for someone of royal background. Buckingham Palace has not commented on the book itself, but they did issue a statement shortly after its release saying that they “respect Prince Harry’s right to tell his story in whatever way he chooses”.
In light of all this, it is clear that Prince Harry’s memoir has sparked debate over what is deemed acceptable behavior for members of The Royal Family. Many people are eager to hear Prince Harry’s side of things, and this book provides readers with an intimate look into his life behind palace gates. Whether you agree with him or not, one thing is certain: ‘Finding Freedom’ will undoubtedly add an interesting chapter to the history books about The Royal Family.
Why people might be misunderstanding what he said
It’s been a little over a week since Prince Harry’s memoir, ‘Finding Freedom’, was released, and it’s fair to say that it’s caused quite a stir. There are those who have praised the book for giving an insight into the life of one of the most famous families in the world, and into the mind of the man who is now sixth in line to the throne.
Others, however, have accused Harry of betraying his family and breaking royal protocol by speaking so openly about his experiences. So what is the truth? What did Harry actually say in his memoir that has caused such controversy?
It seems that a lot of the negative reaction has come from people who haven’t actually read the book. There are quotes being circulated that are taken out of context, and it’s easy to see how people could misinterpret what Harry is trying to say.
For example, there is a quote where Harry talks about feeling trapped within the royal system. He says, “I’ve seen what happens when someone I love is commoditized to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person.”
People have read this and interpreted it as Harry saying that he doesn’t love his family. But if you read on, it becomes clear that Harry is talking about the way the media treats his mother, Princess Diana. He says that he doesn’t want Meghan to go through the same thing, and so he has to protect her. This doesn’t sound like someone who doesn’t care about his family.
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