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Prince Harry's publishers remain tight-lipped over memoir in light of Queen's death

Penguin Random House remain tight-lipped over whether Prince Harry's book – thought likely to contain explosive royal revelations – will be pushed back following the Queen's death

The publishers of Prince Harry's upcoming memoir are remaining tight-lipped over whether the supposedly explosive release will be delayed in light of Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

The manuscript was reportedly finished in early summer by ghostwriter JR Moehringer.


Penguin Random House has previously said that the Duke of Sussexes' book would be released globally "in late 2022".


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It is described as a "intimate and heartfelt" memoir covering his "experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons".

Royal experts have tipped it to worsen the alleged feud between Harry and members of the Royal Family including Prince William and King Charles, hence why it may be delayed at this sensitive time.

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Harry has promised to publish an 'accurate and wholly truthful' account of his life
Harry has promised to publish an 'accurate and wholly truthful' account of his life(Image: PA)
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Duncan Larcombe said the book will be "seen as the ultimate betrayal", and Daniela Elser has predicted it to be "the most devastating royal release" since Princess Diana's book.

For his part, Harry has promised to put forward an "accurate and wholly truthful" account of his life.


He said: "I'm writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become.

Her Majesty passed away 'peacefully' on September 8 aged 96
Her Majesty passed away 'peacefully' on September 8 aged 96(Image: Getty Images)

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"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.

"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 first-hand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful."

The Daily Star has reached out to Penguin Random House to ask whether the book's release was going to be pushed back following yesterday's tragic news.

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