Prince Harry will release his controversial memoir early next year following reports that he tried to do some last-minute alterations following Queen Elizabeth's death.

The memoir has been a sensitive topic for the royal family. According to Daily Mail, the book's contents are likely to be kept "top secret," and palace aides confirmed that no royal family members had been offered to see the contents before it becomes public.

The outlet said only the Queen was given an advance warning when the planned memoir was announced last July. In an earlier statement announcing the publishing deal, Penguin Random House described the memoir as "an intimate and heartfelt memoir."

The publishing company further noted that the Duke of Sussex "will offer an honest and captivating personal portrait." The Sussexes were reportedly paid an advance of $20 million for the book as part of a three-title deal.

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Prince Harry Memoir and The Royal Family

The New York Times reported that the release of the Duke of Sussex's memoir on January 10, 2023, places Prince Harry in an "impossible situation," as damaging revelations could hurt the monarchy and his relationship with his family.

However, Harry holding back could "dampen sales" and could taint his self-made image as "the rebellious, truth-telling prince."

Literary agent Matt Latimer said it is hard to enhance Harry's celebrity status within a specific sector of the public while also trying to repair a rift with his family. Latimer noted that those two are "competing goals to some extent."

British tabloids and publishing insiders have expressed their own speculations regarding Harry's honesty in his memoir, particularly the causes of his break with his family.

Some political commentators have also asked questions about the value of the monarchy and said the new revelations from the Duke of Sussex could fuel the public's skepticism of the institution.

Journalist and author Valentine Low said the British royal family "is there by consent," adding that they need to earn and keep the respect of the public.

King Charles III on Prince Harry's Memoir

Earlier this month, it was reported that there were questions about whether the memoir could be stopped from being published. A friend of King Charles III earlier said the palace feels that no good can come from "airing grievances in public."

The same friend said the lawyers of the royal family's longtime law firm of choice, Harbottle and Lewis, were "expected to be on standby to read the book" once it is out, according to Cosmopolitan.

Last month, The Sun reported that Harry was trying to make last-minute changes to his memoir in light of the Queen's death. Sources noted that Harry fears some parts will be seen as "insensitive."

Another source said the publishers received the first draft and deemed it "disappointing" as it was too emotional and was focused more on mental health issues.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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