A spokesperson told People that Prince Harry spoke privately with his family regarding the book. The palace was reportedly aware of Harry's memoir ahead of the announcement. Page Sixreported the Sussexes had no involvement in the book, which was written by royal journalists Omar Scobie and Carolyn Durand. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, were previously the subjects of a 2020 book called Finding Freedom, which detailed their decision to "step back" from royal duties and move to the United States. "Prince Harry will offer an honest and captivating portrait, one that shows readers that behind everything they think they know lies an inspiring, courageous, and uplifting human story," the press release reads. Though certain aspects of Harry's life have been extremely public, like his mother's death, the book could also reveal new facets to the story. On social media, fans are already anticipating whether Harry will also write about his relationship with his brother, Prince William, and father, Prince Charles. The same people that chased her into the tunnel, photographed her dying on the backseat of that car," he said. "I was so angry with what happened to her-and the fact that there was no justice at all. In The Me You Can't See, Harry spoke about the anger he felt about the fallout of his mother's death. While not mentioned in the press release, it’s likely Harry will write about his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a car accident when Harry was only 12.
I've worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story–the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned-I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think," Harry said in a statement. "I'm writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I will become. Harry will also touch on his military career and tours in Afghanistan. The book will span his childhood, from growing up in palaces to his present day as a father-of-two living in California (and working for a tech start-up). In a statement, Prince Harry promises the still-untitled memoir will deliver a "firsthand account of life that's accurate and wholly truthful." According to a press release from his publisher, Harry is expected to share, for the first time, "the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that helped shape him."
"Prince Harry has harnessed his extraordinary life experience as a prince, a soldier, and a knowledgeable advocate for social issues, establishing himself as a global leader recognized for his courage and openness. But an official date has yet to be announced. Now, new sources report the book will likely be out by the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays-putting the publication date possibly in late November 2022. In the initial announcement, Penguin Random House shared that the "intimate and heartfelt memoir" was tentatively scheduled for late 2022, and that Prince Harry will be donating proceeds to charity. The prince continued, "I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a firsthand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful." I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story-the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned-I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think," the Duke of Sussex said in a statement announcing the book. "I’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become. Last summer, Penguin Random House announced a literary memoir by Prince Harry coming out sometime in 2022.