Prince Harry will publish a memoir next year, which he calls “completely true”.
The Duke of Sussex confirmed the news on Monday, saying he was happy to share “first-hand information” about his life with the public.
Prince Harry wrote in a statement: “I am writing this article not as the prince I was born, but as the person I have become.” U.S. Weekly“Over the years, I have worn many hats both literally and figuratively. I hope that by telling my story-ups and downs, mistakes, lessons learned-I can help show that no matter where we come from, our There is more in common than we thought.”
He continued: “I am very grateful for the opportunity to share what I have learned in life so far, and I am very happy that people can read accurate and completely true first-hand information.”
Prince Harry’s unnamed book will be distributed globally through Penguin Random House in 2022. The publisher stated that he plans to donate the proceeds from the memoir to charity.
Although the royal family did not disclose the value of his book transaction, Sixth page The report quoted an unnamed publishing industry source as saying that Prince Harry had received at least $20 million in advance from Penguin Random House for his memoirs.
According to the report, the same publisher signed a $65 million book agreement with US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama to publish their memoirs “The Promised Land” and “Become.”
According to the media report, Prince Harry has been secretly writing his memoir for nearly a year, and JR Moehringer is said to be a co-author.
At the same time, Penguin Random House CEO Marcus Doller stated in a statement obtained by U.S. Weekly that they are “very happy to publish Prince Harry’s literary memoirs and let him join our world-renowned leaders who are fortunate to publish, The ranks of idols and changemakers. These years.”
“Prince Harry used his extraordinary life experience as a prince, soldier, and knowledgeable advocate of social issues to establish himself as a global leader known for his courage and openness. Because of this, we are happy to express his honesty And a touching story,” he continued.
According to the publisher’s description, the forthcoming memoir will cover his childhood to adolescence, his career in the military, and his life as Meghan Markle’s husband and the father of 2-year-old Archie and 1-month-old Lily life.
The book also promises “an honest and fascinating personal portrait, showing readers that there is an inspiring, brave and uplifting human story behind everything they think they know,” the description added.
LONDON, UK-JANUARY 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, patron of the Rugby Union, held the 2021 Rugby Union World Cup draw on January 16, 2020 at Buckingham Palace, London, England. The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be held in 17 cities in England from October 23 to November 27, 2021.
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