Prince Harry.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince Harryhas shared how he plans to use the proceeds from hisupcoming book.
The Duke of Sussex’s memoir, titledSpare, will be released on Jan. 10, 2023. The 416-page book will see Harry telling his story with “raw, unflinching honesty,” publisher Penguin Random House said in a statement, adding that the book is “a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.”
Proceeds from the book and audiobook are expected to be donated to charity.
“This is one of several donations I plan to make to charitable organizations, and I’m grateful to be able to give back in this way for the children and communities who gravely need it,” he said in a statement.
The book jacket of Prince Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’.PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE
Prince Harrysaid, “The Sentebale Polo Cup is critical to securing the funds needed to advance this important mission, and I’m thrilled to be able to support Sentebale, both in person and financially through a separate charitable donation to meet this immediate need.”
He also noted, “Our refocussed mission at Sentebale is about addressing the most immediate needs of vulnerable children in Southern Africa, helping them access vital health services, receive necessary care, and build skills to be more resilient and self-sufficient in the future.”
“Sentebale is grateful for his personal contribution, which will allow the organization to continue operating at full scale and continue providing critical services to at-risk youth in Southern Africa,” the charity said in a statement.
Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
According to theofficial websiteforSpare,Prince Harrywill also give £300,000 to WellChild. He has been a patron of the organization that works to support seriously ill children and their families since 2007, andMeghan Marklejoined him at the annual awards in2018and2019.
At the 2019 awards,Prince Harryand Meghan attended for the first time as parents themselves, having welcomed sonArchie Harrison, now 3, earlier that year. Harry revealed in his speech that they knew Meghan was pregnant during their visit the previous year (they had yet to publicly share their news), making their visit even more emotional.
“Last year, when my wife and I attended, we knew we were expecting our first child — no one else did at the time, but we did — and I remember…” he said before his voice trailed off.
The prince then put his head down and momentarily paused to collect himself as the crowd supportively applauded him.
“I remember squeezing Meghan’s hand so tight during the awards, both of us thinking what it would be like to be parents one day,” he went on. “And more so, what it would be like to do everything we could to protect and help our child should they be born with immediate challenges or become unwell over time. And now, as parents, being here and speaking to all of you pulls at my heartstrings in a way I could have never understood until I had a child of my own.”
The couple was due to attend the annual WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8 when Harry’s grandmotherQueen Elizabethdied.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at WellChild Awards in 2018.Victoria Jones/WPA Pool/Getty
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Although the Duke of Sussex’s memoir was largely written before the Queen’s death, PEOPLE confirms that he willacknowledge her death in the book. The book’s release date — which was scheduled for late this year — was delayed in the wake ofQueen Elizabeth’s death.
Prince Harry’s author biography states he “is a husband, father, humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate, and environmentalist. He resides in Santa Barbara, California, with his family and three dogs.” Harry and Meghan relocated to her home state in 2020 after stepping back as working members of the royal family. They have two children — son Archie Harrison, 3, and daughter Lilibet Diana, 1 — and three dogs — Guy, Pula and Mia.
source: people.com
