The book S P A R E, has only been out for two weeks yet it seems like an eternity. Part of an alleged three book deal, we know that there are more books to come but when will they be released? Will they be strategically released to coincide with Netflix projects, or aimed to target and hijack events that would be considered vengeful towards the RF? S P A R E was released the day after Kate’s birthday, so what event will the next launch coincide with?
What we must remember is that these books are based on Harold’s perceptions while trapped in his echo chamber, and that these are his stories from his perspective despite evidence proving the case otherwise in some instances. That is not to say that the stories aren’t true or are true, but it is what Harold believes. For example, when a group of people witness an incident, you can take a witness statement from all of them and each will see things slightly differently. Therefore, one can’t blame the ghostwriter for trying to put Harold’s stories into some readable format, and for trying to interpret and understand his mumblings. Ultimately, Harold would have signed off on the final copy and had the opportunity to amend the content if he so wished. The buck stops with him.
The Invictus Games is heavily invested in Harold and TW, and so when calls for the charity to make a statement on S P A R E arose, it came as no surprise when they chose not to comment. This involved Harold’s comments about his CO, his attitude towards combat and the enemy, and also his comments while in action which triggered some veterans, while other veterans were dismayed by the disrespectful attitude that was in their opinion conveyed. Perhaps Invictus continue to support the Sussexes because they might receive a donation from proceeds of the next book?
Invictus means unconquerable or undefeated, and it has been suggested that Harold will use this as a working title for the next book—first of all he considered himself the ‘spare’, and now he considers himself ‘undefeated’ after his perceived victim status. Perhaps S P A R E was a testing ground to see how BP/RF would react, and to see what Harold could get away with?
Those with an ounce of dignity should think twice if they had planned to release the next book prior to the Coronation, for that simply shouts spite and vengeance aimed at the monarchy and the nation. Are the publishers trying to weigh up what is the best tactic? They can try and pretend that Harold/TOS is popular, but polls indicate otherwise, and perhaps it’s best to release the books while he still has some popularity? As for the Spanish leak, it seemed a rather desperate attempt at some PR where Harold didn’t throw a hissy fit (as we are accustomed to), and the publishers didn’t bat an eyelid. Now that the public have had a taste of Harold’s victim rantings and delusional whims, will they be prepared to fork out hard earned cash for more of the same?
The publication of S P A R E was delayed for a number of reasons, and was used as a negotiation tool in 2021. Obviously those negotiations failed, as TOS tried to cling to his honorary military titles, and they were still angling for the half in, half out model in order to gain public funded protection. Come June 2021 (after the one year grace/transition period had ended), that’s when TOS and his legal team decided to pursue a case against the Home Office, and to seek a judicial review over the decision made on the protection detail available to him as a non-working member of the RF.
We know that the Invictus Netflix documentary will be released this year before the event in Germany in September, and perhaps the book will be part of the PR campaign to drum up ticket sales for the event? Perhaps the next book will also be used as a negotiation and bargaining chip, as we know the duo still want to ‘rule’ the Commonwealth and have access to the millions of people who they can preach to and leech off? Harold hinted as much in his recent PR interviews, with statements that were carefully curated to weave in demands and to put them out in the public domain. In one interview, he made an offer to C3 that he would be willing to be involved in working with the Commonwealth and it was an issue that could be discussed, yet in another breath he stated he would never return as a working member of the RF.
Harold was seen on another apparently staged pap stroll at (alleged) Ganna Walska Lotusland, where you have to make a reservation and pay before you enter. Perhaps he wants the world to see the he still has some friends or is this another business venture he is pursuing? This appears to have been a private visit as the gardens aren’t open to the public or members until mid-February if it was taken there, and there would have been no access for any photographers either.
Whenever the next book is released, it is bound to have been strategically planned whether it’s for PR purposes, or simply to hijack other royal events. The focus will be on the Invictus Games with the event in Germany and the Netflix documentary this year, yet the charity has lost support from veterans and those who used to support Harold. It must choose whether it supports the veterans it serves, or their patron who is using the charity to benefit their profile and personal business interests.
The Men in Grey need to decide how they are going to save the House of Windsor and the monarchy from further attacks, and should the next book be postponed and delayed, then that would be a sign that things are happening behind closed doors. That may or may not be a good thing—Harold negotiating to gain a seat at the Commonwealth table in exchange for removing chapters, or that negotiations will again fail and be rejected.