Over the summer, Prince Harry contacted some of his friends and ex-girlfriends to inquire about their availability to help with his book. The Duke of Sussex reportedly requested close friends in England to provide some private details about his connections and upbringing. The request shocked Harry’s friends and ex-girlfriends. Here’s why.
An insider said that, noting how Harry has urged close aides in the past to keep quiet about his personal life and refrain from talking to the media about it, some of the prince’s people have rejected this request. found it “ironic”. Sun.
Chelsea Davey and Cressida Bonas are among Prince Harry’s long-term girlfriends. However, it is not clear whether the Duke had approached him for his book.
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Although they were polite and indicated that they would consider it, according to the source, most of the friends and ex-girlfriends eventually declined. It seemed a bit strange, the source revealed, that Harry would speak to the media if ever he doubted, but now he wants to when they need their help.
Media reports suggest that publisher Penguin Random House requested Harry to revise several parts of the spare. After the Queen’s death, Harry also determined to make things better. The book would anyway cause concern at Buckingham Palace that it would rekindle controversy and include accusations of racism against senior royals such as King Charles and Camilla.
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There are rumors that Harry had to submit his new book more than once before it was accepted by publishers, raising concerns that it was “sexed up” with revelations that shocked the royal family. Will give Harry received an advance payment to start writing the book. He was to get the next installment on submission of an acceptable second draft.
Prince Harry’s memoir Spare was originally scheduled to be out in 2022. 35 million pounds ( 330 crore) book deal, Harry is given an advance of £17.5 million ( 167 crores).
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