Prince Harry reveals he is writing memoir on ‘lessons learned’ in book about Megxit that will be ‘truthful’
PRINCE Harry has been secretly writing an explosive book about his life.
The memoir will detail his life as a member of the Royal Family, his relationship with wife Meghan Markle, Megxit and raising his children.
In a statement, the duke, 36, said: "I'm writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become.
"I've worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope 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 firsthand account of my life that's accurate and wholly truthful."
It is understood Harry scrambled to contact his family about the book only when he knew the story was coming out - just moments before it became public.
Harry has reportedly been working on the book for about a year, with a manuscript originally due to be handed in to publishers next month.
However this was later pushed back until October but the first draft is "almost completely written" according to .
A blurb from the publisher Penguin Random House reads: “In an intimate and heartfelt memoir from one of the most fascinating and influential global figures of our time, Prince Harry will share, for the very first time, the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him."
The blurb says that the book will cover Harry's "lifetime in the public eye from childhood to the present day, including his dedication to service, the military duty that twice took him to the frontlines of Afghanistan, and the joy he has found in being a husband and father”.
It also promises “an honest and captivating personal portrait".
Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House, said, "All of us at Penguin Random House are thrilled to publish Prince Harry's literary memoir and have him join the world-renowned leaders, icons, and change-makers we have been privileged to publish over the years.
"Prince Harry has harnessed his extraordinary life experience as a prince, a soldier, and a knowledgeable advocate for social issues, establishing himself as a global leader recognized for his courage and openness.
"It is for that reason we're excited to publish his honest and moving story."
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Harry has been writing the book with ghostwriter J.R. Moehringer - who has also written memoirs for Andre Agassi and Nike co-founder Phil Knight.
The duke said he will be donating his profits from the book to charity.
An audiobook version will also be released.
It comes after sales of Meghan's children's book flopped and it was panned by critics after it was released last month.
'The Bench' failed to make Amazon’s top 200 best sellers list on its first day and limped in at a modest No60 in the children’s books chart.
Within hours of its release, copies had ‘buy one get one half price’ stickers slapped on them in WH Smith in Newcastle.
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And £3 was knocked off the asking price at Waterstones in Piccadilly, central London.
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The Duchess of Sussex, 39, said the 34-page book was based on a poem she had written for husband Prince Harry for Father’s Day.
She dedicated it to him and son Archie, calling them: “The man and boy who make my heart go pump-pump.”
