Spare

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

He needs to use Edward and Anne as examples. They had some troubles as young adults and newly married but then they bucked up and carried on and didn't complain and did their jobs.

Prince Harry is a prince because his great grandfather was the spare.

So, because this is what the royal family does, Harry should do the same? Seems to be that continues the dysfunction of being born into royal family. Anyone who comes from a regular dysfunctional family knows how difficult it is to recognize the dysfunction and even harder to break out of it. There are always other family members who want to keep you pinned to your designated role and get pissed when you stop going along.

I haven't heard anything about Harry not being able to pass military tests. I have heard plenty about his deployments being curtailed because his presence was disclosed. He seems to have served honorably and was satisfied with it. Many people don't have college degrees, including royals. Seems his employment options are limited because of royal expectations and restrictions, not because he is lacking in some way.

[Anonymous]

Harry was smart to branch out on his own. Look at the younger son of Denmark’s Queen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

Something like what? Sentebale? The Invictus Games? Co-write a book that has attracted worldwide interest? Establish a globally focused foundation? What exactly do you think Harry “could have done…with is life” that you would regard as more suitable employment?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

Something like what? Sentebale? The Invictus Games? Co-write a book that has attracted worldwide interest? Establish a globally focused foundation? What exactly do you think Harry “could have done…with is life” that you would regard as more suitable employment?

All of those are great things but he needs to stop complaining.

[Anonymous]

The fact that he had to tone down the book following QEII's death--makes one think that he lacks foresight and maturity. When he was writing it, his grandmother was already 96. She could go at any moment and he was not preparing for that eventuality, hence the scramble about the draft after her death.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact that he had to tone down the book following QEII's death--makes one think that he lacks foresight and maturity. When he was writing it, his grandmother was already 96. She could go at any moment and he was not preparing for that eventuality, hence the scramble about the draft after her death.

Did you get a draft before the final version? Or, is your source a tabloid? There are many reasons why a book is revised prior to publication.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

Something like what? Sentebale? The Invictus Games? Co-write a book that has attracted worldwide interest? Establish a globally focused foundation? What exactly do you think Harry “could have done…with is life” that you would regard as more suitable employment?

All of those are great things but he needs to stop complaining.

He is speaking up for all the unfavored children worldwide.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think I've ever commented on a royal's thread, but what a depressing title. If that's his narrative, it's very sad.

Well it's not a narrative he came up with! Heir and a spare is an old phrase describing an ancient phenomenon.

I understand, but he could have named it anything. Obviously it’s significant to him, which i find is depressing.

It is depressing! And it's his one life, he didn't ask to be born into. The one where he was always less important than his brother, from the moment he was born.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact that he had to tone down the book following QEII's death--makes one think that he lacks foresight and maturity. When he was writing it, his grandmother was already 96. She could go at any moment and he was not preparing for that eventuality, hence the scramble about the draft after her death.

The scramble? What are you talking about? The scramble was to INCLUDE the death in the book, and some thoughts on it. Since clearly having her dead shifted things massively....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

Tell me, how does one go about NOT being the spare? Once Will had kids, sure, he wasn't anymore. But before that point, his life was defined by being the "extra" kid of the future king.

And, um, he did leave? So. What exactly are you complaining about?

[Anonymous]

Do you think it would have been better if Charles and Diana had 3 kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes - and I dislike the royals, but he’s the only one I am interested in. Apparently he’s donating his advance to various charities.

Whoop de do! $20 million advance and he donating less than $2 million. His generosity is underwhelming. Cannot abide him or his social climbing, gold digging wife. I wish they would move back to England except the Brits don't want them either.

[Anonymous]

He wrote a book about being the younger child. The well off younger child born into royalty, who could have anything he wanted.

I can’t believe people would pay money to read this. All these two have done since they got together is galavanted around the world on their private jet playing victims.

Why can’t they just live their life quietly, privately, and disappear into oblivion.

[Anonymous]

I think being part of the royal family would be miserable. I think that the scrutiny the press put him under as a child was abominable. While I think Diana dis the best she could to normalize life for the kids, the troubles between Charles and Diana certainly didn’t help.

He said he wanted out. Great! I think he is entitled to make that decision and it would probably be the healthiest thing for him and his family. However, if he’s out, then he needs to stay out. Maintaining personal relationships is great, but capitalizing on the royal status he rejected isn’t. Airing his version of the family’s dirty laundry for profit is pretty despicable. They either have to wade into the muck and get into a he said/she said type squabble or try to rise above the allegations and either way, it sullies everyone involved, including Harry and Megan who supposedly wanted to leave the drama behind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He didn’t have to be the spare. He could have done something with his life. Couldn’t advance in the military because he couldn’t pass the texts so he had to leave, didn’t go to college, so complaining is his only means of employment.

Do you realize that Queen Elizabeth, Princess Anne and Princess Margaret didn't go to college? His mother, Princess Diana, didn't go to college either.

I guess they all wasted their lives.