Prince Harry has revealed the origins of his nickname "spare," which later became the title of his revealing memoir, "Spare." In a newly resurfaced excerpt from the book, Harry discusses his relationship with his father, King Charles, and how he was dubbed the "spare" in the royal hierarchy. The Duke of Sussex shared that it was his father who coined the term following his birth, saying, "Wonderful! Now you've given me an heir and a spare-my work is done."

This revelation stunned royal fans around the world, shedding light on a moniker that Harry has carried with him throughout his life. The Guardian noted that Harry's resentment of being labeled the "spare" is a central theme of his memoir, influencing his views on his childhood, education, royal duties, and his life with Meghan Markle. The book delves into Harry's struggles with his identity within the royal family and his feelings of being the "shadow" to his older brother, Prince William.

In his memoir, Harry recounts the alleged conversation his father had with his late mother, Princess Diana, on the day of his birth. "I heard the story of what Pa allegedly said to Mummy the day of my birth: 'Wonderful! Now you've given me an Heir and a Spare-my work is done.' A joke. Presumably. On the other hand, minutes after delivering this bit of high comedy, Pa was said to have gone off to meet with his girlfriend. So. Many a true word spoken in jest," Harry wrote.

Harry further described his role in the family, saying he was the "supporting actor" and "plan B," brought into the world in case something happened to William. These feelings of being secondary have contributed to his complex relationship with the royal family, which has been further strained by the revelations in his book.

Jennie Bond, a former BBC correspondent specializing in royal affairs, offered insight into Prince William's character in an interview with OK! magazine. "William has always been a strong character. I think his broken childhood made him tough and resolute," Bond said. She added, "He now has the reputation of being stubborn and, once his mind is made up, he sticks to his decision. Obviously, as heir to the throne, his word carries a lot of weight in the family and I think it's true that he has been prepared to take a tough stand on a number of issues, including Andrew and Harry."

The release of "Spare" has reportedly widened the rift between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Despite this, Harry claimed that he withheld several stories about his father and brother to avoid irreparable damage to their relationships. "It could have been two books, put it that way. And the hard bit was taking things out. There are some things that have happened, especially between me and my brother, and to some extent between me and my father, that I just don't want the world to know. Because I don't think they would ever forgive me," he told The Telegraph.

Following the publication of his memoir, Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage, their UK base in Windsor. The eviction and the memoir's claims have strained Harry's relationship with his family to the point where he is reportedly not on speaking terms with Prince William.

The nickname "spare" has had a profound impact on Prince Harry's life, shaping his identity and his relationship with the royal family. His memoir provides a candid look at the challenges of living in the shadow of the heir and offers a deeper understanding of the dynamics within one of the world's most famous families.