Prince Harry’s Memoirs to be published.

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Blurb from publisher.

In an intimate and heartfelt memoir from one of the most fascinating and influential global figures of our time, Prince Harry will share, for the very first time, the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him.

Covering his lifetime in the public eye from childhood to the present day, including his dedication to service, the military duty that twice took him to the frontlines of Afghanistan, and the joy he has found in being a husband and father, Prince Harry will offer an honest and captivating personal portrait, on that shows readers that behind everything they think they know lies an inspiring, courageous and uplifting human story.'

would you remind me of why this was a terrible betrayal when Thomas Markle did it, but now for Harry it's 'his choice' and there's no problem with it?

Did what?

Wrote a book? Sold personal letters written by his daughter to the press? Set up fake photoshoots to sell to the press? Promised to go to the press once a month unless his daughter made contact with him?
Which bit?

I'm not the least bit surprised.

@EvelynSalt

"I've worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively..."

Is it only me who can't help but hear that part in Alan Partridge's voice?

HA!

Now I'm giggling harder. Steve Coogan should do the audio book.

'Did what? Wrote a book? Sold personal letters written by his daughter to the press? '

Told 'his truth' like the Sussexes, breached the privacy of H&M just as they are breaching the RF's, gossiped to the media under the guise of 'putting the record straight' just like the Sussexes!

You can split hairs all you like but their actions are all as bad as each other.

Wouldn't surprise me if her df released a book too one day, though tbh he has probably blabbed all there is to blab.

Harry, his wife and Markle Senior all peas in a grabby little pod.

"I've worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively..."

I’m now imagining a photo plate in the middle of the book with pictures of these “literal” hats that he has worn. For some reason I have an image of him in a sort of Paddington Bear style in my head 😂😂

@doorornottodoor

Great comment in The Times ❤️

I highly doubt his Dad does hugs 🤣

@JaniieJones

'Did what? Wrote a book? Sold personal letters written by his daughter to the press? '

Told 'his truth' like the Sussexes, breached the privacy of H&M just as they are breaching the RF's, gossiped to the media under the guise of 'putting the record straight' just like the Sussexes!

You can split hairs all you like but their actions are all as bad as each other.

Wouldn't surprise me if her df released a book too one day, though tbh he has probably blabbed all there is to blab.

Harry, his wife and Markle Senior all peas in a grabby little pod.

Agree.

@Roussette

would you remind me of why this was a terrible betrayal when Thomas Markle did it, but now for Harry it's 'his choice' and there's no problem with it?

Did what?

Wrote a book? Sold personal letters written by his daughter to the press? Set up fake photoshoots to sell to the press? Promised to go to the press once a month unless his daughter made contact with him?
Which bit?

Very true @Roussette. I never quite understood defend this man for attacking his daughter. Even when she was quite and a working royal. Heck he even kept going to be interviewed by Piers who has repeatedly bullied Meghan for years. Anyway let me not derail the thread, it’s about Prince Harry and not about Meghan.

Won't be on the balcony? I wouldn't put it past him, @Cacacoisfarraige

@Nancydrawn Steve Coogan should do the audio book 😄😄😄

Weird thing to say @PicsInRed

Here you go

@PicsInRed there’s plenty of picture and video evidence of Charles and his sons being affectionate towards each other.

Janiie

I disagree wholeheartedly with your post.
Obviously.

Not splitting hairs here, I find some of the actions of TM abhorrent.
But there you go... we won't agree.

Also if you watch the full footage of Diana greeting her sons on Britannia, you’ll see Charles following along behind her after he’s done the official goodbyes and also giving each of his sons a big hug. m.youtube.com/watch?v=G9cW9ntrtoI

@Roussette

Janiie

I disagree wholeheartedly with your post.
Obviously.

Not splitting hairs here, I find some of the actions of TM abhorrent.
But there you go... we won't agree.

Not sure what there is in Janiie's post to disagree with tbh -

Did TM tell his truth? Yes. Did H+M tell their truth? Yes. Did TM breach the privacy of others? Yes. Did H+M breach the privacy of others? Yes. Did TM talk to the media? Yes. Did H+M talk to the media? Yes. Did TM claim to be setting the record straight? Yes. Did H+M claim to be setting the record straight? Yes.

Looks like a pretty straightforward comparison, doesn't it?

Interesting, @Bovrilly and @Serenster
The accepted narrative is of Diana as the loving, demonstrative parent, Charles as the cold aloof one.

Did Harry blackmail his father/brother by saying I will go to the Press with stories every single month, unless you make contact with me (or whatever)
No.

Did Harry sell private letters written by Father or brother to him the Press for mega bucks?
No.

There are many ways of talking to the media. One interview is slightly different than doing it continually like TM did. And siding with a man (Morgan) and giving him an interview... a man who had been attacking your daughter daily for a very long time
No comparison AFAIC

@Maireas

Interesting, *@Bovrilly and @Serenster* The accepted narrative is of Diana as the loving, demonstrative parent, Charles as the cold aloof one.

Yes he's been portrayed that way but maybe unfairly. I know that it's protocol for them not to be demonstrative in public but I suspect that Charles might actually be quite an emotional and warm-hearted person.

Roussette why should we still be enthralled by harry and Megan do you think? What is left to say that will be so enthralling? Wasnt finding freedom the big (auto via scobie) biography? Is it a thing now to write one autobiography every two years?

Less is always more in these positions, dont you think?

Mystery.... mystery is where the charisma is... (I will use that again!! That's quite good if I say so myself....).

Oh dear, The Daily Mash on Facebook (satirical) have gone to town today-their daft joke title for Harry's memoir is "Harry - all the birds I've shagged"...!
I do think once you start down this path of over sharing, unfortunately the jokes start too.
A PP mentioned Sarah Ferguson's autobiography and honestly, Sarah is a cautionary tale in terms of being seen by many as a bit of a laughing stock since she left the RF. She just needed to make money to clear debts, but if you want to be seen as a visionary leader in this, that and the other, maybe you don't want the jokes to follow you either.

@Roussette
Not sure what blackmail has to do with it - I was wondering how come you disagreed with a particular post of Janiie's when everything she said in it is true.

'I never quite understood defend this man for attacking his daughter. '

Who is defending him? I am saying gossiping about private family matters publicly is wrong. Her df did it and they cut him off!! so why tf is H doing the same?

Now we can keep saying Diana did a tell all, as did Fergie etc etc and if we were to go back to the 90s I'd say that was wrong too. However this is happening now, H is behaving appallingly. Wreaking his revenge because he wasn't allowed 'Sussex Royal USA'

Baberuthie

Where have I said anyone should be enthralled? I'm not enthralled with them. I just don't hate them with a vengeance. I doubt you do either. Some people do.

There are many things I think about them and how this has all panned out. But never have I said anyone ever should be enthralled. They are easily ignored if people want to. But they don't.