THE Taunton public remains divided over Prince Harry's new book, titled Spare.

In recent months, the Prince has been a popular topic of conversation, taking part in revealing interviews with CNN's Anderson Cooper and ITV's Tom Bradby.

The interviews acted as a talking point to discuss his frustrations with the royal family over their treatment of his wife and his new memoir, which was released to the UK public today.

However, there has been divided opinion over the book, resulting in some booksellers reporting that their copies of the memoir have barely been touched since its release this morning.

Lionel Ward, who has owned independent booksellers Brendon Books in Taunton since 1989, has noticed that there hasn't been much interest in the book as of yet: "We've had one or two customer orders for it and we are certainly stocking it, we would be foolish not to.

Somerset County Gazette: Prince Harry (left) walking with his best man, the then Duke of Cambridge, as he arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for his wedding to Megan Markle. Picture: PAPrince Harry (left) walking with his best man, the then Duke of Cambridge, as he arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for his wedding to Megan Markle. Picture: PA (Image: PA)

"I have to say that there are a range of opinions, some are anti and some are pro. We don't have queues of people waiting to buy it. I guess there will be people doing that online. It's not at the top of most of our customers' reading lists.

"Part of the reason for this could be because most of the contents of the memoir has already been discussed during Harry's TV appearances.

Lionel continued: "Some of the customers have said to me that they feel like they know about [the contents] of the book already."

Nevertheless, WHSmith in Taunton has seen high sales since the book's release.

A member of the WHSmith book department staff reported that the book is in high demand: "We have sold 10 copies within the last hour, which is really good for this store.

"I expect that sales will keep up. We are expected to sell 190 copies of it."

The difference in opinion could also have a generational explanation.

The WHSmith worker adds: "The elder generation have voiced more negative opinions."

According to Statistica, 77 per cent of people aged over 65 support the monarchy, which could shine a light on their opinion on Harry opposing his family and the institution in general.

Whatever your opinions are on the book, it is still to be seen what the ramifications of Prince Harry's newfound voice could be.

What do you think?