In his highly anticipated autobiography, “Spare,” Prince Harry expresses his gratitude towards numerous individuals.
The Duke of Sussex dedicates an entire section at the back of the book to acknowledge those who have played a significant role in his life.
However, he notably excludes any members of the royal family from his list, including close friends Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
Instead, he thanks his mates in the UK who stood by him, friends and colleagues who helped jog his memory, publishing and audio teams, medical experts, coaches, and, of course, the readers.
While the absence of acknowledgments for the royal family may raise eyebrows, Prince Harry does express gratitude towards Princess Diana’s siblings.
Additionally, he mentions his mother-in-law, Doria, and his children, Archie and Lilibet.
Among the notable names that Prince Harry acknowledges are Coldplay singer Chris Martin, talk show host Oprah Winfrey, “Gavin and Stacey” star James Corden, American actor Tyler Perry, and Argentinian actor Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina Blaquier.
These individuals have provided unwavering friendship and support throughout his journey.
However, there are several well-known figures missing from Prince Harry’s list, despite their close friendships over the years.
One such person is music producer David Foster, whom many consider to be Harry’s second father.
Reports suggest that David, who is a year younger than Prince Charles, has played a crucial role in Prince Harry’s life, serving as a father figure.
He also assisted the Sussexes in finding a home in Canada before their eventual move to California.
David Foster’s wife, musician Catherine McPhee, shares a connection with Meghan Markle.
Both attended Immaculate Heart school and even performed together in school musicals.
Although they were not particularly close at the time, Catherine and David developed a friendship with Harry and Meghan after performing in “Waitress the Musical” in London.
Catherine described her husband’s relationship with Prince Harry as “beautiful” and likened them to a father and son.
However, rumors suggest that Harry and Meghan have had a falling out with David Foster.
Speculation arises from Meghan allegedly leaking information about their dinner outing and attempting to overshadow Catherine by wearing a coat designed to spark pregnancy rumors.
It is said that Meghan tried to join Catherine and their children for a paid paparazzi walk, but David and Catherine refused, requesting privacy.
Notably, Harry texted David, suggesting that their children should end up together.
Furthermore, Harry and Meghan did not attend David and Catherine’s wedding in London, leading both David and Catherine to deeply regret their association with the couple.
Another issue arose when Meghan flirted with David Foster, causing tension between her and Catherine.
Catherine confronted Meghan about her behavior, leading Harry to dismiss the claims, stating that they were merely jealous of his wife’s attractiveness.
While Prince Harry’s autobiography acknowledgments provide insight into the relationships he values, the omission of certain individuals and the rumored conflicts offer a glimpse into the complexities and dynamics of his personal connections.