Tuesdays — SMT Newsletter Hub — By Elizabeth Holmes

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep8: Answering your questions

Elizabeth responds to queries from the SMT community, including what Harry didn’t share, how she feels about Will and Kate now, and how she is wrestling with following the monarchy going forward.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesFebruary 1, 2023Tuesdays

So Many Thoughts on the Second Half of Spare

Reflections on what Prince Harry shared in the final stretch of his memoir, as well as the complicated, competing feelings I have after reading it.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 30, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep7: Part 3, Chapters 49 to the Epilogue

Elizabeth looks at Harry’s meetings with his family, the negotiations over the Sussexes’ split, the births of Archie and Lili, and what life is like for the young family in California.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 23, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep6: Part 3, Chapters 1 to 48

Elizabeth discusses when Harry met Meghan, how he introduced her to members of the royal family, and the tensions that arise during their wedding preparations.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 20, 2023Tuesdays

Let’s discuss: Spare, Part 3 open thread

We’ve come to the end of the road! I can’t believe it! This is the discussion thread for the third and final section of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. Part 3: Captain of my Soul covers his first glimpse of Meghan through their new life in California.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 19, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep5: Part 2, Chapters 65 to 87

Elizabeth looks at the role of the Court Circular, Harry and Will’s fight over “Africa,” and the rom-com portrait of the TK Maxx-shopping prince.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 16, 2023Tuesdays

Halfway Through Prince Harry’s Spare, Here’s What I’m Thinking About

So many thoughts on what, and how, he shares about his family, his feelings, his truth.

British Royal Family, Book RecommendationsElizabeth HolmesJanuary 15, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep4: Part 2, Chapters 40 to 64

Elizabeth discusses Harry’s return to Afghanistan, the surprising view he had of Will and Kate’s wedding day, and the journey he takes us on through Frostnipistan.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 14, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep3: Part 2, Chapter 1 to 39

This third episode of my mini companion podcast covers Part 2, Chapters 1 to 39, spanning Harry’s thwarted plans for Iraq through his break-up with Chelsy Davy.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 13, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts Ep2: Part 1, Chapters 16 to 58

Welcome to the second installment of audio thoughts on Prince Harry’s Spare. As I read the memoir, I’m pausing at what I find to be breaks or shifts in the narrative to record reflections on what I’ve read.

This second episode of my companion podcast covers Part 1, Chapters 16 to 58, spanning Harry’s time at Eton through to his early days in the British Army.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 12, 2023Tuesdays

Spare is Here! Part 1 Discussion Thread and My Audio Thoughts

How to share your thoughts on Prince Harry’s memoir and listen to the first episode of my companion podcast.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 11, 2023Tuesdays

Spare Audio Thoughts: Part 1, Chapters 1 to 15

Elizabeth’s take on the structure and tone of the book, as well as what we learned from Prince Harry about his mother’s death, his father’s shortcomings, and his place within the royal family.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 11, 2023Tuesdays

Let’s discuss: Spare, Part 1 open thread

Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, is — finally — here! This is the So Many Thoughts discussion thread for the Prologue and Part 1: Out of the Night That Covers Me. I will open the other threads for Parts 2 and 3 later this week, so hold those thoughts!

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 10, 2023Tuesdays

Spare: SMT Book Club — All the Details!

My coverage plans for the release of Prince Harry’s memoir and how you can host your own discussion.

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 6, 2023Tuesdays

Spare: How to Host an SMT Book Club Meet-Up

Looking to discuss Harry’s memoir in-person or online? Here’s how!

British Royal Family, Book Recommendations, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesJanuary 6, 2023Tuesdays

What’s Your Word for 2023?

The one guiding idea you want to carry with you.

Career, MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesJanuary 3, 2023Tuesdays

The British Royal Family’s Year in Photographs

A month-by-month, image-by-image look at the Windsors throughout 2022.

British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesJanuary 1, 2023Tuesdays

SMT Live Replay: Netflix’s Harry & Meghan, Volume II

A Q&A with British journalist and diversity advocate Ateh Jewel about the docu-series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesDecember 20, 2022Tuesdays

So Many (More) Thoughts on Harry & Meghan, Volume 2

Takeaways from the second three episodes of the Netflix series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesDecember 18, 2022Tuesdays

Let's Discuss: Harry & Meghan, Volume 2 Open Thread

Netflix released the second half of Harry & Meghan, the six-part docu-series on the couple.

British Royal Family, Paid SubscribersElizabeth HolmesDecember 15, 2022Tuesdays

Elizabeth responds to queries from the SMT community, including what Harry didn’t share, how she feels about Will and Kate now, and how she is wrestling with following the monarchy going forward.

Reflections on what Prince Harry shared in the final stretch of his memoir, as well as the complicated, competing feelings I have after reading it.

Elizabeth looks at Harry’s meetings with his family, the negotiations over the Sussexes’ split, the births of Archie and Lili, and what life is like for the young family in California.

Elizabeth discusses when Harry met Meghan, how he introduced her to members of the royal family, and the tensions that arise during their wedding preparations.

We’ve come to the end of the road! I can’t believe it! This is the discussion thread for the third and final section of Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare. Part 3: Captain of my Soul covers his first glimpse of Meghan through their new life in California.

Elizabeth looks at the role of the Court Circular, Harry and Will’s fight over “Africa,” and the rom-com portrait of the TK Maxx-shopping prince.

So many thoughts on what, and how, he shares about his family, his feelings, his truth.

Elizabeth discusses Harry’s return to Afghanistan, the surprising view he had of Will and Kate’s wedding day, and the journey he takes us on through Frostnipistan.

Welcome to the second installment of audio thoughts on Prince Harry’s Spare. As I read the memoir, I’m pausing at what I find to be breaks or shifts in the narrative to record reflections on what I’ve read.

How to share your thoughts on Prince Harry’s memoir and listen to the first episode of my companion podcast.

Elizabeth’s take on the structure and tone of the book, as well as what we learned from Prince Harry about his mother’s death, his father’s shortcomings, and his place within the royal family.

Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, is — finally — here! This is the So Many Thoughts discussion thread for the Prologue and Part 1: Out of the Night That Covers Me. I will open the other threads for Parts 2 and 3 later this week, so hold those thoughts!

My coverage plans for the release of Prince Harry’s memoir and how you can host your own discussion.

Looking to discuss Harry’s memoir in-person or online? Here’s how!

The one guiding idea you want to carry with you.

A month-by-month, image-by-image look at the Windsors throughout 2022.

A Q&A with British journalist and diversity advocate Ateh Jewel about the docu-series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Takeaways from the second three episodes of the Netflix series on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Netflix released the second half of Harry & Meghan, the six-part docu-series on the couple.

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