Prince Harry Defends Memoir During Kyiv Visit After King Charles Reunion

Prince Harry has defended his 2023 autobiography, Spare, calling it a "series of corrections to stories already out there" and emphasizing that it was about accountability rather than revenge. During a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, invited by the Ukrainian government, Harry spoke candidly about his motivations for writing the memoir and rejected criticism that he aired private family matters in public. The visit followed a reunion with his father, King Charles III, marking their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, which Harry said brought him closer to spending more time in the UK. In Kyiv, he also paid tribute to the families supporting military personnel and participated in discussions about the challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life. Harry stressed that despite the difficult message of his book, his conscience is clear and the memoir was intended to set the record straight amid conflicting narratives. The Duke of Sussex's comments reflect ongoing efforts toward reconciliation with the royal family amid strained relations since his stepping back from royal duties.