Printable Book Club Questions for Spare by Prince Harry

Why do you think Prince Harry decided to write a memoir at this stage in his life?
Let’s talk about the significance of Harry choosing ‘Spare’ as the title.
Why is there so much interest worldwide with the British Royal Family, especially when it comes to Harry and William?
There are so many revelations in the book from William physically attacking Harry to Charles cruelly joking about Harry’s parentage. Which revelations stuck out to you the most?
Throughout the book, Harry speaks about his beloved mother, Diana. He feels a real kinship with her—do you see similarities between the two?
We learn that Harry was so traumatized by her death, he convinced himself she was alive and in hiding. And he believed this until his 20s. Let’s discuss our thoughts about this.
The book is divided into several sections: after Diana’s death; Harry’s time in the military; life after meeting Meghan and his eventual departure from England. Which section was the most compelling to you and why?
What is your take on Harry’s relationship with William? What are some of the central factors that contributed to their falling out?
On the same note, what about Harry and his father?
We read about Harry and Meghan’s whirlwind courtship. Do you feel they are a good match?
Did Harry do enough preparation to help Meghan adjust to royal life or do you think he should have done more?
While the press hoped that Harry, Meghan, William and Kate would become the “Fab Four,” reality was quite different. What was behind all the tension between the two couples?
Harry decided to share the personal exchanges between Kate and Meghan regarding the dispute over bridesmaid dresses. Why do you believe he thought it was important to include this?
Harry does not hide his disdain for Camilla. He suspects that she is the big leaker to the media. Let’s discuss his complicated relationship with her.
The British tabloid media, as a whole, serves as somewhat of an antagonist to Harry throughout his memoir (and life). Why would the royal family keep up this toxic relationship knowing how it hurts members of the family? Second, why is this family so obsessed with their own press?
Was leaving behind the royal family the right move for Harry and Meghan?
When asked why he wrote the memoir, Harry says that he hopes his family will finally understand the pain he’s been through with the British tabloid media throughout his whole life and especially with the horrible treatment to Meghan. He feels making this so public is the only way to reach them. Do you feel there is any hope for reconciliation? Why or why not?
Some people thought that Spare would show that Harry is done with the monarchy and doesn’t believe it has a place in our modern society. But it’s actually quite the opposite—he states he believes in the monarchy and supports it. Were you surprised by this? What is your opinion about the British monarchy?
Did you highlight any specific sections or quotes that you would like to share?
Did reading Spare change your opinion about Harry, Meghan, and the royal family?