Can Prince Harry’s memoirs be stopped? Palace aides discuss whether they can block the Duke’s forthcoming book
- There is deep concern that the book will contain damaging revelations
- The move is part of a strategy focusing on the first 100 days of Charles’s reign
- Lawyers to the Royal Family are expected to be on standby to read the book
Palace aides have been discussing ways to stop Prince Harry publishing his memoirs.
There is said to be deep concern that the book will contain damaging revelations despite suggestions that he is seeking to tone it down.
It is part of a presidential- style strategy launched by aides that will focus on the crucial first 100 days of the reign.
A friend of the King said: ‘The question inside the Palace is: “Can the book be stopped?” It may be that even Harry can’t stop it at this stage but the feeling at the very top is that there’s no good that can come of airing grievances in public.’
Lawyers to the Royal Family at the firm Harbottle and Lewis are expected to be on standby to read the book when it comes out.
It is part of a presidential- style strategy launched by aides that will focus on the crucial first 100 days of the reign
There is said to be deep concern that the book will contain damaging revelations despite suggestions that he is seeking to tone it down
But it is highly unlikely the King would wage a legal battle against Harry, whose £36 million deal with Penguin Random House may mean he is unable to stop it. It comes at an important time in the King’s reign
But it is highly unlikely the King would wage a legal battle against Harry, whose £36 million deal with Penguin Random House may mean he is unable to stop it. It comes at an important time in the King’s reign.
A Palace source said: ‘His Majesty will build on the points he has expressed to the nation: now that the period of mourning is over, he will support diversity, promote community spirit and protect the space for those with faith and those without.
‘He is mindful that, as King, his interests and passions will continue but that… some of his previous commitments will now continue in the trusted hands of others.’