The Duke of Sussex has omitted members of the royal family from the acknowledgements section of his new book.
Harry's autobiography, Spare, was officially released in the UK today. However, one of the most highlighted things missing from the book is any mention of his brother William, his father the King, or his grandmother, the later queen, as well as any other royal family members in the opening acknowledgments.
But, he does take the time out to thank his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, as well as his children Archie and Lili. A few celebrity names are also mentioned, such as Chris Martin, Oprah Winfrey, James Corden, Tyler Perry, and Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina Blaquier.
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The duke writes: “Above all my deepest and adoringest thanks to Archie and Lili, for letting Papa go off to read and think and reflect, and to my mother-in-law (aka Grandma), and to my incredible wife, for too many millions of gifts and sacrifices, great and small, to ever enumerate.
“Love of my life, thank you, thank you, thank you. This book would’ve been impossible (logistically, physically, emotionally, spiritually) without you.
“Most things would be impossible without you.”
Harry also says his mother's siblings deserve a "standout thanks" for their "love, support, time and perspective". The Duke also provides "special thanks" to friends in the UK "who stuck by" him "amongst the fog", adding: "Next round's on me".
He also states his therapist helped him "unravel years of unresolved trauma". He also mentions publisher Penguin Random House, those who worked on the audiobook, “friends and colleagues”, “professionals, medical experts and coaches”, staff at his charity Archewell and his two colour sergeants from Sandhurst.
The duke starts the section saying: “The length of this list alone leaves me deeply humbled.”
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