‘Almost drowned in his own self-pity!’ Prince Harry memoir torn apart by Steph McGovern

Steph McGovern slams Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On Friday’s episode of Have I Got News For You, the panel took a look at recent affairs including the first look at Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. The book was torn apart by guest host Steph McGovern who slammed its contents. Packed Lunch presenter Steph McGovern sat in on the comedy quiz show alongside comedian Jamie MacDonald and mathematician Professor Hannah Fry. They joined team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they were put in the hot seat and quizzed on the latest news. During the picture spin quiz, a photo of Prince Harry was revealed which led Hannah to press her buzzer and predict he was in the news for his upcoming memoir. Steph joked: ‘This is the news that Prince Harry got someone to write a book for him.’ READ MORE: Mike Tindall speaks out on getting Royal Family’s approval HIGNFY: Steph McGovern ripped apart Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir HIGNFY: Prince Harry popped up on the picture spin quiz READ MORE Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick leaves BBC Breakfast viewers ‘heartbroken’ As the studio audience roared with laughter, Steph probed: ‘What’s he going to include in the book?’ To which Ian quipped: ‘Apparently it’s a really upbeat version of his life so far, celebrating the role of the monarchy, his happy marriage, it’s a real feel-good book.’ Steph continued: ‘At the press launch for the book Harry said ‘I’m not writing this as the Prince I was born but the man I have become, I’ve worn many hats over the years.” As a picture of a steel helmet with a Nazi symbol flashed on the screen. HIGNFY: Steph McGovern also joked about the Royal controversial costume HIGNFY: Ian Hislop and Hannah Fry were also on the panel Steph jibed: ‘Including this one,” which she said to poke fun at the controversial outfit the royal wore to a costume party in 2005. Steph added: ‘Hopefully, he includes as well the story about how he nearly drowned when he was wallowing in his own self-pity.’ As the panel laughed and the audience clapped in agreement, Hannah remarked: ‘And you said I was harsh.’ On Thursday, Prince Harry’s novel was announced with a release date of January 10. DON’T MISS… Jeremy Clarkson announces exciting update on Clarkson’s Farm [INSIGHT] Meghan and Harry offered more than what they paid for Montecito home [INSIGHT] Prince Harry accused by commentator of ‘monetising his grief’ [INSIGHT] Entitled Spare, many have suggested this is in reference to the phrase ‘Heir and Spare,’ which suggests his attitude toward his place in the Royal Family. The phrase was also often seen in royal reporting when speaking about Prince Harry, a harsh contrast to Prince William who is next in line to the throne. The memoir’s title also evoked people to remember Princess Diana’s statement during her widely published interview with Martin Bashir. When speaking about the money she had saved for Harry, she said: ‘They will look after the heir and I will look after the spare.’ Trending