11 surprising details you might have missed from Prince Harry's memoir, from King Charles' headstand routine to Camilla reportedly leaking details of Meghan and Kate's rift

Mikhaila FrielJan 11, 2023, 00:13 IST

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during Trooping the Colour 2019.Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Harry released his memoir, "Spare," worldwide on Tuesday.
While the book has been reported on widely, there are many surprising anecdotes you may have missed.

Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," was released worldwide on Tuesday.

Copies of Prince Harry's "Spare" at a book store in London, England.JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

King Charles did headstands in his underwear every day to help with back pain, according to Harry.

King Charles pictured at Lancaster House in July 2021.Jonathan Brady/Getty Images

Harry said there are 50 rooms in Balmoral Castle, and that he and William had to share one while growing up.

Balmoral Castle in Scotland.Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images

Harry wrote that he was 20 when he learned Charles reportedly joked about him being the "spare" upon his birth.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, at home in Kensington Palace with their sons Prince William and Prince Harry in 1986.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Harry and William were given locks of Diana's hair when she died.

Princess Diana, Prince Harry, and Prince William at Thorpe Park in the UK on April 13, 1993.Photo by Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images

Charles used to send Harry letters saying how proud he was of him rather than saying it to his face, Harry wrote.

Harry, Charles, and William pictured together in 2014.John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty images

Meghan wore little makeup when meeting Charles for the first time because he disapproved of women who wore a lot of it, according to Harry.

Meghan Markle in September 2022.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Charles told Harry there wasn't enough money to fund him and Meghan as full-time royals before they were married, Harry wrote.

King Charles, left, and Harry and Meghan photographed in September 2022, right.Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/Getty Images, Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images

Harry said he had to ask the Queen for permission to keep his beard at his royal wedding.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in their wedding carriage on May 19, 2018.Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Getty Images

The reports about a rift between the "fab four" were true, according to Harry — and he shared new details about it in the book.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in September 2022.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Harry backed up Meghan's claim that Kate made her cry after an argument over bridesmaid dresses.

Kate (left) and Meghan (right) attend Wimbledon in July 2018.Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Harry implied that Camilla leaked the bridesmaid story to the press.

Camilla and Meghan Markle during Charles' 70th birthday patronage celebration on May 22, 2018, in London, England.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images

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