Prince Harry’s Memoirs to be published.

[Madasahattersteaparty1749]

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.'

I think you're right, @Bovrilly. I saw a really lovely tv tribute to Charles when he turned 70. William and Harry were interviewed together, and seemed to have positive and warm recollections, and credited him with encouraging them to be ecologically aware.
There was a nice moment when Harry recollected the "thanks, Pa" when Charles escorted Meghan to the altar.
Maybe in his book, Harry will be kinder with his assessments.

@Maireas

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

Reportedly he's barely even seen any of the grandchildren, he wasn't ever overly interested in his own kids or their kids.

He knows when the cameras are about.

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

True to you.
Not to me.

Blackmail is demanding something from a person (MM) whilst threatening to do something (go to the press monthly with stories) if that person doesn't comply.

@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?

The fake photoshoot. That's what happened before Meghan stopped speaking to him, pre wedding. Was that not 'his choice'? Was it worse than writing a tell all memoir about your family to pose for photos reading some coffee table history book?

The fake photoshoot was one thing.
See my previous posts.

True, @PicsinRed, we can't evaluate parenting from a few photos. However, he does seem to demonstrate affection and the documentary contribution from William and Harry was positive.
Who knows. Only those involved.

True to you.
Not to me.

But what's not true to you @Roussette? They did tell their truth, they did breach the privacy of others, they did talk to the media and they did want to set the record straight.

I dont know Roussette... the problem is when royal family members (or ex royal family members) start selling stuff about themselves... diana got away with it because people either loved her or were enthralled by her but I dont think we'll ever see that level of adoring someone famous in our lifetimes. Diana isn't a phenomenon that can be copied. Maybe one book, you think, well harry feels he needs to have his say, eg finding freedom, he wants to find his freedom. But as it goes on it starts to feel a bit tacky and self-obsessed. The public would have preferred harry and megan to have put a good decade of work in first before giving the uk the big 'thanks but now we're off!' Just hasn't gone down well in the uk. All these extra interview and books for sale are just sort of sticking a knife in our wounds. If they wanted to go that's fine, just go away and do something else then!! It doesn't look as though h and m have mentally moved on at all. I think that's the issue.

Blackmail is demanding something from a person (MM) whilst threatening to do something (go to the press monthly with stories) if that person doesn't comply.

Thank you - I wasn't asking for an example of blackmail, I was wondering why you had brought it up when it wasn't mentioned in the post of Janiie's that I was talking about.

@PicsInRed he and Louis certainly don’t look like a grandfather and grandson who don’t have a bond. But sure, of course you must know better

Now with pictures…

BabeRuthie I do agree with some of what you say. Definitely.

hangonoma Where is the breach of privacy?

Because they gave an interview telling it like it was, that's a breach of privacy? Sorry. Don't agree with that.

I listed the other actions of TM to illustrate some of what he's done is far far worse.
Threatening, selling letters etc.

Nah. Harry will just say they he had an underprivileged childhood, no bike rides ( just the ones he forgot about ) an uncaring dad and how unhappy he was until he saw the light and met Ms Markle who showed him a new way with rescue chickens and Hollywood stars and celebs who were much better than his stuffy old dad and step mum, not to mention boring William and Catherine ( who made his wife cry etc) who ' held him back ' from being the real ' free ' man he wanted to be.
In other words, complete word salad twaddle to sell a book not many will want to read , that the daily Mail will use as more ammunition to beat them both with. Why do it to yourself eh?
.. Money, of course. Any sympathy this man ever got drained away a year ago and this and the Oprah nonsense in March sealed their fate.
He isn't the person we thought he was, that much is clear now I think !

Wouldn't it be lovely if we all agreed that this is a step to far, the very very few still defending him must surely be struggling now.

It baffles me how anyone can defend him after all these attention seeking stunts. I feel sorry for him lashing out, but the path to inner peace and harmony is to forgive folk their flaws and move on, live a happy life and count your blessings.

Why is he so unable to do it, stuck in self destruct mode. He really must be full of bitterness and self loathing. I'd ask for a refund from his therapist if I were him.

Hang
I have now explained. I can't be arsed to scroll back but if I remember correctly Janiie said they were both as bad as each other. I said 'no' I don't agree because TM has done this, and this and this, which I think is worse.
Surely you get why I mentioned the blackmailing now? I am illustrating a point as to why I don't agree.
Can I not do that??

We are going round in circles here but I'm sure Janiie will really appreciate it

And I've answered you endlessly so won't be responding any more on it, as I have explained what I think.

@Roussette

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

Ok, let's clarify some details here. Thought TM had said he was not paid for the letter Meghan wrote that he shared with the Mail. Can someone link me to info about him being paid?

The 'continual' interviews. How many? I'm aware of the 'fake photoshoot', the article in the Mail giving his version of the letter from Meghan and their relationship breakdown, and him speaking to Piers Morgan. These have been poorly judged. But the latter two happened after he was cut off and represent an, admittedly stupid, attempt to provoke a response. (The 'every month' threat is another of these stupid thingsWhat interviews did he do that prompted him being cut off in the first place? That's what is unclear to me.

By the way, how many interviews, TV series etc is Harry up to now? I count three with Oprah, James
Corden, and The Me You Can't See. Am I missing any?

Did Harry sell private letters written by Father or brother to him the Press for mega bucks?
No.
The memoir is going to spill private details of their relationship. For mega bucks. Harry is learning from his estranged FIL it seems.

@Roussette

Hang I have now explained. I can't be arsed to scroll back but if I remember correctly Janiie said they were both as bad as each other. I said 'no' I don't agree because TM has done this, and this and this, which I think is worse. Surely you get why I mentioned the blackmailing now? I am illustrating a point as to why I don't agree. Can I not do that??

We are going round in circles here but I'm sure Janiie will really appreciate it

We don’t know if Harry and Meghan attempted similar blackmail with the royal family. The OW interview could well be punishment for not being allowed something. This book may be punishment for something.

The difference is, the abuse that Meghan suffered from her dad was clear because she made sure we knew her side of the story. H&M know full well that the RF won’t do this so any attempts to blackmail would remain a secret.

So Harry having fun doing an interview with James Corden whilst not doing anything awful is now lumped in with OW?
Blimey

Do you know for a fact that Harry is going to spill private details of the relationship between his father and him?
Because nowhere have I read that. Do post a link where this is stated.

I will probably read it at some point. Because I am nosey and want to know what he has to say.

However, I am disappointed that he’s doing it (I’m a hypocrite!)

The OW interview didn’t draw a line under anything really. They said stuff on it that shocked but they didn’t expand. I found Harry very guarded in interview and I think in the end that the interview only led to people have more questions.

We don’t know if Harry and Meghan attempted similar blackmail with the royal family

You said it yourself. We don't know, so don't assume.

We do know on TM

Skiptheheartsandflowers I think the issue here is the perception... because there is a lot of (now, for some good reasons, not very favourable) publicity it feels as though there are more interviews than there are. We also are aware that they communicate and pass comment regularly to the press about royal matters. They've popped up on a lot of zoom meetings etc. Almost addicted to being famous and talked about it seems? I remember one poster said about this subject that they 'wouldn't be surprised if they opened their underwear drawer one day to see harry and Megan's gormless faces staring back up at them' which did warrant a good chortle at the time.

It's called overexposure and the new book won't be helping that perception.

@Roussette

We don’t know if Harry and Meghan attempted similar blackmail with the royal family

You said it yourself. We don't know, so don't assume.

We do know on TM

You were the one who stated, as it if it were a fact, that Harry has not.

OK. Fair enough! Gotcha!

Will look forward to the footage of Harry saying this sort of thing. We have footage on TM saying this after all.