Quinn, who authored "Gilded Youth: An Inti^m-te History of Growing Up in the Royal Family," noted that Harry has often played second fiddle to his older brother, Prince William, who stands as the first in line to the throne.
Quinn pointed out, "You can't change the fact that William and Kate Middleton are number one," implying that the feeling of being an afterthought within the monarchy might have fueled Harry's desire for a different kind of relationship. Quinn further suggested that much of Harry's grievances are rooted in the fact that he isn't in a more prominent position within the royal family.
He explained, "All Harry's complaining is really about the fact that he's not number one; he doesn't have a bigger role." Megan may have entered the royal family with hopes of becoming a star, but Quinn pointed out that this wasn't possible due to the rigid and medieval structures of the monarchy.
Quinn posits that the couple's relationship may have developed against the backdrop of Harry's ongoing struggles with his royal role and Meghan's aspiration for the American Dream. In his tell-all memoir, "Spare," released in January, Harry revealed his feelings of being second-best and even described himself as bred to provide literal spare parts for his older brother in case the heir apparent ever required organ transplants or other medical interventions.
Harry reflected on his role, stating, "Two years older than me, Willie was the heir, whereas I was the spare. I was the shadow, the support, the plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willie." He candidly expressed his understanding that his role was to serve as a diversion or a backup for his brother, even to the extent of providing "a spare part" such as a kidney, blood transfusion, or bone marrow if necessary.
