Royal insiders are sounding the alarm that the Duke of Sussex's forthcoming literary project could permanently sever the already fragile ties with the monarch. The revelation of another book deal has sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace, where officials fear a repeat of the damaging disclosures that characterised his previous memoir, Spare.
The timing couldn't be more delicate, coming just months after King Charles's cancer diagnosis prompted brief, tentative steps towards reconciliation. Many had hoped the health crisis might pave the way for a lasting truce between the once-close father and son.
Palace Braces for Impact
Courtiers are reportedly deeply concerned about the potential content of Harry's new book. The fear is that further airing of private family matters will make any meaningful reconciliation impossible. A well-placed source revealed the King's camp views this development as particularly destructive, coming at a time when the family should be presenting a united front.
A Pattern of Revelation
This new project follows Harry's pattern of using media deals to tell his side of the story. Since stepping back from royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have secured lucrative contracts with Netflix and Spotify, alongside Harry's record-breaking memoir. Each revelation has widened the rift, making the path back to family harmony increasingly difficult to navigate.
The big question now hanging over the House of Windsor is not if, but how much, this new book will damage the monarchy's reputation and the King's personal relationship with his youngest son.
