How did Prince Harry defend his memoir 'Spare'? Complete details explored

A few days ago, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was visiting his family in the UK solo. After reuniting with his father, King Charles, Harry flew to Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with those who were wounded during the war to offer his support. During his time there, he spoke about his memoir Spare with The Guardian.

The Prince defended his memoir, which sparked a lot of controversy during its initial release. He said:

"I know that (speaking out) annoys some people and it goes against the narrative... The book? It was a series of corrections to stories already out there... One point of view had been put out, and it needed to be corrected... I don't believe that I aired my dirty laundry in public."

He also added:

"It was a difficult message, but I did it in the best way possible. My conscience is clear... It is not about revenge, it is about accountability."

While on the panel, the Duke of Sussex also acknowledged the wives and mothers who are not directly participating in the ongoing war. He said:

"...the wives and mothers who keep their loved ones on the straight and narrow... They deserve as much respect as anyone who serves."

What advice did Prince Harry have for those looking to leave the military?

During his trip to Ukraine, Prince Harry visited an orthopaedic clinic and rehabilitation center where adults and children who were affected by the war were treated.

The Prince was asked to advise those who were planning to leave the military service. Harry, who briefly served in Afghanistan, said:

"You will feel lost at times, like you lack purpose, but however dark those days are, there is light at the end of the tunnel... You just need to look for it, because there will always be someone - a mother, father, sibling, friend, or comrade - there to pick you up."

Prince Harry continued to encourage them to speak up about how they are feeling. He urged:

"Don't stay silent. Silence will hold you in the dark... Open up to your friends and family because in doing so you give them permission to do the same."

Prince Harry's recent solo trip back to his royal home, as well as his visit to Ukraine, have caught the media's spotlight. During his Ukraine visit, he also defended his memoir, saying he wrote it for the truth, rather than for revenge.

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