Contrary to expectations, Prince Harry reportedly aligned with King Charles and senior members of the royal family to thwart Meghan Markle's plans of penning an explosive memoir.
Despite previous tensions, Harry seems committed to mending relations with his royal relatives. Although Meghan had expressed a keen interest in setting the record straight, it appears that her intentions included dropping bombshells about the royal family in her proposed memoir.
The decision for Meghan to hold off on writing her memoir comes at a time when Harry is making efforts to ease the ongoing strain within the royal family. According to an insider from New Magazine, Harry openly discussed having ample material for a follow-up to his memoir, but these plans have been discarded. Notably, he has also put an end to Meghan's book, which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book upon its release on January 10th last year.
Harry's first memoir, "Spare," triggered controversy by leveling allegations against the royal family, including claims by Harry that he killed 25 enemy combatants in Afghanistan. The book also accused Queen Camilla of leaking stories about him and his brother, Prince William. The backlash from some members of the public, who rallied in support of the royal family, prompted the Sussexes to make efforts to mend bridges.
Reports suggest that Meghan, originally tipped to follow up with her own memoir, has reached a compromise with Harry. Instead of targeting the Windsors with a fresh set of criticisms, Meghan is said to be working on a book centered around female empowerment. While the initial idea did not sit well with Meghan, the couple eventually compromised, and insiders reveal that Meghan could be focusing on a more positive narrative.
However, achieving reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Royals is deemed challenging, especially with Prince William and Princess Katherine reportedly having concluded their association with Harry and Meghan. Royal expert Duncan Lham expressed concerns about Megan's potential memoir, stating that it would not be well-received and could cause more tension within the royal family.
Addressing Meghan's potential memoir, Duncan emphasized that it would not be taken lightly and could be a significant hurdle in Harry's attempts to heal the rift with his family. As both Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace have remained silent on these claims, the speculation surrounding Meghan's literary ambitions adds a layer of uncertainty to the ongoing dynamics within the royal family.
Despite weathering previous storms like the criticisms in "Spare," the Netflix series, and the Oprah Winfrey interview, experts suggest that the royal family might be more saddened than worried about Meghan's potential memoir. According to Lyn Carratt from Pressbox PR, the royal family adheres to their infamous motto of "never complain, never explain," continuing with business as usual in the face of challenges.
