Thanks Marengo!
I'll post my initial thoughts, only on the name chosen for the book, before I log out for the day. I'll return tonight.
I'll consider that since this is an expensive production from the publishing company involved, the name 'Spare' had to be chosen by a marketing team. They likely advised both publisher and Prince Harry of what would have more impact on a cover alongside the selected photo. I had to add the photo has a wash out or faded out effect and that's no coincidence because the intention is to use color make us react to expression and word 'spare' below it.
I won't put on Harry's shoulders' full responsibility of this dramatic choice for a title that makes my eyes react to it in a not so positive way. I'll explain, the word 'Spare' is a bit depreciative and also sad because makes me think that's what Harry's self-esteem has been reduced to.
If I recall
that Heir and a Spare expression was first used on him and William by his own mother, Princess Diana, when referred to doing her royal reproductive duties. Just on the title I feel sorry that Harry carries that as his cross to bear for life.
That said, every royal house has second sons and daughters as people born in the oldest form of government. They understand their role within their family. We even have the same in Republics, the
spare is the Vice President awaiting in line if something happens in between elections. For example, often a political rival becomes the Vice president like in the case of Biden and Harris. And just like in Royals, they know this is not a post to be ashamed for but needed by the family + Kingdom if its royalty, or nation if it's a republic. Even in our daily office life there's a boss/supervisor and alternate assistant supervisor or any other title used in your respective country.
I think the book will do well but I don't like the title, makes me react this is an adult with some serious problems to know his place or role in the family he moved apart from, and that was his choice.
If I was his dad, KCIII, my reaction would be to reach out and tell him 'You are no spare, you are my son regardless of the birth order' and help him come to terms with this. But I'm not his dad so best of luck on the sales and hope
Papa Charles III doesn't get too stressed out when the book comes out.