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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Meredith Blake

Todger, Tiggy, Biro and Spike: A glossary of Harry's Britishisms for 'Spare' readers

It's often said that England and America are two countries divided by a common language.

If you're one of the many readers on this side of the pond to pick up a copy of "Spare," you are likely engrossed by Prince Harry's poignant yet frequently salacious account of life inside the royal bubble. As you read with fascination about the grief he struggled with after his mother, Princess Diana, died in 1997, or the racist media coverage of his wife, Meghan Markle, you may also find yourself wondering about more mundane things.

Like: What on earth is a biro?

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