An Olympic medalist, he was popular when he took the throne in 1964. But his efforts to intervene in Greek politics led to a coup and his ouster.
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Prince Harry Skewers Palace Culture With Nicknames and a Dose of Rancor
Along with the juicy tidbits Prince Harry offers up in his new memoir, there is also a revealing look at how the royal family, and its staff, operate behind closed doors.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Shanghai’s Devastating Outbreak
Also, the eight warmest years on record and a fragile political alliance in the Philippines.
UK Bookstores React to Prince Harry’s Memoir
While some booksellers said “Spare” had generated a huge number of preorders, the reaction was mixed at stores in London, with some customers dismissive of the latest episode in a mounting royal drama.
‘Spare,’ by Prince Harry: Book Review
At once emotional and embittered, the royal memoir is mired in a paradox: drawing endless attention in an effort to renounce fame.
Prince Harry Memoir Signals Bigger Royal Rift
The self-exiled royal has given the world a warts-and-all look at his family — with an emphasis on the warts.
Has Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Changed Public Opinion of Him?
Even in the United States, which has a high tolerance for redemptive stories about overcoming trauma and family dysfunction, the tide seems to be turning.
What We Learned From Prince Harry’s ITV and ‘60 Minutes’ Interviews
Two days before the publication of his memoir, “Spare,” Harry appeared at ease and at times emotional in high-profile interviews in the United States and Britain.
Prince Harry Claims in Memoir to Have Killed 25 in Afghanistan
After British news outlets revealed details from his memoir about his military service, Afghan officials and some in the British military expressed criticism.
Your Friday Briefing: Russia Proposes a Short Cease-Fire
Also, Kevin McCarthy loses yet another bid to become House speaker, and the week in culture.