Sean Ono Lennon finally addressed Prince Harry’s memoir in a series of posts on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Sean, the only son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, publicly voiced his critical views of Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” a year after it was published. Sean gave his reaction to the book in a brief, negative review.
My long-awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography can be summed up in two words:
“forgive me”
— Sean Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) May 29, 2024
Sean’s comments immediately sparked debate among social media users, particularly Prince Harry’s fans, who defended the Duke of Sussex.
I see you as a prince of American cultural royalty, in a way the son of a king, so it’s remarkable that you don’t identify with his position, and I think that may be one of the reasons why you didn’t like the book.
— Dion Flynn (@dionfly) May 30, 2024
He served his country. You?
— JustHappytoBeHere (@be_happyto) May 29, 2024
Despite the harsh words, Sean expressed some empathy for Prince Harry, but criticized the way he expressed his frustrations in the memoir. (Related: Documentary claims Yoko Ono set up affair between John Lennon and teenage assistant)
I generally sympathize with him. But the way he whines and complains about things is really over the top. I just enjoy it a little. I think he deserves the ridicule. (I think so too).
— Sean Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) May 30, 2024
The songwriter acknowledged the similarities with the Duke of Sussex, but described Harry as “fool” and “ClownSean later softened his criticism a bit, suggesting that his harsh words were partly in jest, Believed Prince Harry ‘deserves the ridicule’
