It appears increasingly likely that Prince Harry is poised to unleash yet another headline-grabbing memoir following the controversial release of his first book in 2023.
However, insights from a prominent royal commentator suggest that Harry may be waiting for the inevitable passing of King Charles before proceeding with his literary ambitions. In his previous work titled "Spare," a book provocatively named after his own position within the royal family, Harry spared no details in airing his grievances about life as one of the world's most privileged individuals. He indicated that there was still ample material left for future books, despite claims that he trimmed down his initial manuscript by half.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield offered her perspective on the matter during an episode of "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," speculating that Harry might delay publication until after the demise of his father. "I do think that he'd write about his family again," she opined. "He was waiting to publish a book after Queen Elizabeth died. I suspect that maybe he'd release a book after his father passed away, especially if Prince William refuses to allow Harry back into the monarchy he abandoned with his wife, Meghan Markle."
Harry's debut memoir made significant waves, particularly in exacerbating his already strained relationship with his family. His revelations included labeling Queen Camilla as an "evil stepmother" and publicly sharing private emails attributed to Princess Catherine. He didn't shy away from accusing Camilla of orchestrating media leaks to enhance her public image, lamenting his complex feelings about gaining a stepparent who he believed had sacrificed him on her personal PR altar. Harry's portrayal of meeting Camilla as an unwelcome intrusion stood in stark contrast to her rehabilitated public image, despite her contentious history as the third person in Prince Charles's marriage to Princess Diana.
Reports have suggested that Prince William has chosen to sever all communication with his younger brother, underscoring the depths of the estrangement. Royal commentators like Ingrid Seward and Richard Fitzwilliams have weighed in, emphasizing William's resilience and the undesirability of such familial rifts, particularly in light of health concerns involving key family members. Despite cautionary advice that another memoir could irreparably damage any remaining hopes for reconciliation, not everyone believes Harry will exercise restraint.
Jenny Bond, for instance, expressed doubts about Harry contemplating a sequel, yet hinted that any potential future literary endeavors might instead focus on his charitable work or his experiences as a father rather than delving deeper into familial controversies. "I can't imagine that Harry would contemplate a follow-up to 'Spare,'" she reasoned. "He's indicated that he wants to move on. He said his piece, vented his anger, and faced the consequences. If he did go there, then I'm sure the response would be a continued dignified silence and a resounding crash as the palace doors slam on any hopes of future reconciliation."
Reflecting on his writing process, Harry previously admitted, "The first draft was different. It was 800 pages, and now it's down to 400. It could have been two books, put it that way, and the hard bit was taking things out." As speculation swirls around Harry's literary ambitions, the prospect of a follow-up memoir continues to divide opinion. Will Harry choose to heal wounds or reopen old ones? Only time and perhaps the passage of royal generations will reveal the ultimate direction of Harry's pen versus the palace.
