Royal biographer Tom Bower has launched a blistering critique of Prince Harry, claiming the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle have done more damage to the monarchy in the past five years than the institution has suffered in a century.
His remarks follow Harry’s defence of his memoir, Spare, in which he insisted he has no regrets about publishing it despite the tensions it created within the Royal Family.
“More Damage Than in Hundreds of Years”
Speaking to GB News, Bower said: “It’s the Harry who wants to have his cake and eat it to live in California, pop over here just to remind people how important he is, and at the same time undermine the Royal Family.
“And really, he and Meghan together have done more in the last four or five years to damage the monarchy than anyone in hundreds of years.
“I fear this trip has done huge damage to the Royal Family, because in the end he’ll get his vengeance, and that is very bad indeed.”
A Question of Relevance
During the exchange, GB News host Martin Daubney referenced the upcoming state visit of Donald Trump to Windsor Castle, suggesting Harry had become irrelevant. “Talk about spare Harry’s become a spare part. A spare part at a wedding, a spare part at a state visit a spare part in everything. Has he painted himself into irrelevance?”
Bower disagreed, saying: “Well, he hasn’t, because when he comes here, he becomes a focus of attention.
“But of course, he is spare to Meghan or was, in her attempt to become the great television homemaker. But her series, her career, is crashing.
“So very cleverly, Harry has separated himself from Meghan, as she did from him but she still needs him.
“And so you’ve got this couple in Montecito, desperately looking for a new purpose in life.
“Is Harry Meghan’s spare, or are Meghan and Harry the spare to the Royal Family? The fact is, they are both looking for a purpose, and all they can do is damage the monarchy through their activities.”
The Shadow of Spare
Bower’s remarks come after Harry’s surprise reunion with King Charles, their first meeting in 19 months. Their last encounter was a brief one in February 2024, when the King shared his cancer diagnosis.
Harry’s memoir, released in 2023, included strong criticisms of senior royals such as Prince William, Catherine, King Charles, and Queen Camilla. His claims extended far beyond the book, with further allegations presented in Netflix documentaries and Apple productions.