Last night the Duke of Sussex announced he has agreed a publishing deal to write his memoirs, in which he will share "mistakes and lessons learned". Publishers Penguin Random House said the book is an "intimate and heartfelt" account of the events that have shaped him through the years. But the decision to release the book could risk a backlash in the US, as commentators haven't held back in criticising the move.
Piers Morgan, a leading critic of the Sussexes, responded to the news on Twitter and wrote: "You've got to be f**king joking???"
In a second tweet he added: "Ready to tell his story? Prince Privacy hasn’t stopped yapping, whining & trashing his family all bloody year."
GB News presenter Dan Wootton also criticised the Duke, and said: "Me: Surely Prince Harry can’t stoop any lower?
"Revealed: Prince Harry writing bombshell autobiography to lift the lid on the Royal Family. STRIP HIM OF HIS TITLES NOW."
Speaking on GB News, Mr Wootton said Harry has "pushed it too far this time" and called him a "tacky Hollywood star".
Though these critics reside in the UK, Americans could be no different.
Just last week Meghan and Harry were warned their "novelty value" is wearing off in the States.
Australian royal commentator Daniela Elser wrote in news.com.au that the couple need to "prove they are worth the investment" on the other side of the pond if they don't want interest in them to wane.
She said: "The problem with this paradigm is that their entire money-making ability is pegged to their ability to generate good PR.
"Should interest in them wane, or public fatigue for the never-out-of-the-news duo set in, then their value could plummet."
As a result, criticism of Harry's new memoir in the US could be on the horizon.
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3.10pm update: Piers Morgan blasts Harry's 'sad and totally unnecessary' move
Piers Morgan has slammed Prince Harry for writing a book about his life in the public eye, after stepping down from his senior royal duties last year.
Writing in his MailOnline column, the former Good Morning Britain presenter said: “Harry's a sell-out, and this is just another example of him selling out.
“It's sad, pathetic, and totally unnecessary, and it will obviously cause yet more pain to his grandmother who is still mourning the loss of her husband Philip.
“But Harry doesn't care about that. Like his wife Meghan [Markle], he doesn't care about anyone but himself.”
Katie Harris taking over live reporting from Emily Ferguson.
2.45pm update: Prince Harry's book 'bound to cause mayhem' - expert warns 'How can any bridges be built?'
Royal author Robert Jobson believes Prince Harry's memoir will likely "lead to a conflict" due to the issues he will touch upon.
The Duke of Sussex said in a statement he will talk about "the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned" - leading to think he could discuss his difficult childhood and the exit from the Firm.
Mr Jobson told FEMAIL: "As night follows day, this was always going to happen.
"It will become an international bestseller, but at what cost to the monarchy? There will be nowhere to hide."
2.10pm update: Will Charles get his money back?' Prince Harry warned over ￡14.5m advance for memoir
The Duke of Sussex announced he is writing a memoir about his life that will be published in late 2022.
Publisher Penguin Random House said yesterday that the "intimate and heartfelt" book will provide a "definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him".
However, royal expert Robert Jobson launched a furious attack on Harry over reports he will receive ￡14.5million ($20m) in advance for the memoir, despite still receiving money from his father Charles when he moved to the US.
Clarence House confirmed earlier this year that Harry and Meghan received a "substantial sum" from Charles until last summer.
Mr Jobson wrote on Twitter: "Talk of a $20million advance for Prince Harry’s memoir (with profits going to charity). Will the prince refund his dad the money he gave him to set himself up in America before trashing him in his book I wonder?"
1.40pm update: Prince Harry under fire for memoir release on Jubilee year - 'Queen deserves better'
Harry is being questioned by royal watchers for the timing of the publication of his book.
The Duke of Sussex announced yesterday he is working on the "definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape" him.
But news the memoir may be released next year, when the Queen and the Royal Family are to celebrate her 70th year on the throne with a series of events, has baffled a few royal watchers and commentators.
One Twitter user wrote: "A book that will no doubt attack her parenting skills released in the same year as her Platinum Jubilee... Her Majesty deserves better."
They added: "Enough now #princeharry, we get you feel hard done by. Stop now."
1pm update: Prince Charles all smiles in first engagement after Harry's book bombshell
Prince Charles and Camilla arrived this morning in the Isles of Scilly for a day of engagements. Today marks the second day of the royal couple's annual three-day tour of Devon and Cornwall.
And their trip comes after Prince Harry announced he is writing a memoir.
Prince Charles and Camilla looked in high spirits despite the news, which a source who spoke to the Mirror said yesterday has created a "tsunami of fear among the royals over what Harry will write"
12.20pm update: Meghan Markle tipped to write Prince Harry's book FOR him
Last night it emerged Prince Harry has signed a deal with Penguin Random House to publish a tell-all memoir about his life.
The book will be an "intimate and heartfelt" account of the events that have shaped him through the years, including his time in the Royal Family, the army and experiences as a husband and father.
But despite a ghostwriter being involved in the work, royal experts are convinced wife Meghan Markle will have had influence over the book's contents.
Arthur Edwards, the Sun's royal photographer, said Meghan is usually the one in charge of what the Sussexes release.
He said: "It will be interesting to see if his wife Meghan writes most of this book — as she seems to write everything else he puts out almost on a daily basis."
Another royal insider agreed, and said: "A book by Harry, as written by Meghan."
11.45am update: 'Wants to destroy his family?' Angela Levin blasts Prince Harry 'he just can't leave it!'
Royal biographer Angela Levin attacked Prince Harry following the announcement of his new memoirs as she blasted the royal for wanting to "destroy" his family.
Angela Levin took aim at Prince Harry and admitted she has adopted a "negative" view of the prince following his attacks on the Royal Family after it was pointed out to her that his upcoming memoir may not target his family as many predict.
Ms Levin said Prince Harry was likely "enjoying" writing and saying these damning things and said he enjoyed revealing "shock after shock".
The royal expert, who has worked closely with Prince Harry to write his biography, continued her attack on the Duke of Sussex, believing he was seeking to "destroy" his family during a furious rant.
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10.30am update: Prince Harry 'to get ￡14.5m advance for memoir' but will donate proceedings to charity
Prince Harry is to get a ￡14.5million ($20m) advance for his book, to be published in 2022, it has been reported.
But the proceedings will be donated to charity, as revealed in a statement by Archewell.
Page Six, which broke the news of the Duke's memoir, cited publishing insiders when reporting on the sum.
Royal expert Robert Jobson also spoke about the news on Twitter, writing: "Talk of a $20million advance for Prince Harry’s memoir (with profits going to charity)".
9.50am update: Emotional Prince William admits he's not good at any sport in frank Team GB Olympics chat
Prince William got candid on his athletic abilities as he turned interviewer ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Prince William spoke to boxer Lauren Price before she left with Team GB for Japan ahead of the Olympic Games.
During their chat, focused on her background, her struggles during the pandemic and the Olympic dream, the Duke of Cambridge got candid over his own relationship with sport.
Ms Price described how she gained 52 caps for Wales while she was a kickboxer.
The extraordinary athlete became a four-time kickboxing world champion before the age of 16.
9.10am update: Prince Charles stunned by Prince Harry's book bombshell as shocked aide shouts: 'Oh gosh!'
Last night the Prince of Wales attended a reception at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel, alongside his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
The couple were at the event when news broke of Prince Harry's memoir on his life as a royal, taking the pair completely by surprise. One Palace aide was so startled by the move, they simply responded: "Oh gosh."
Another Palace insider refused to be drawn into details about the book until its contents are known.
They said: "We are more likely to answer questions next year when this memoir is due to be published."
Sources closed to Charles said he was "surprised" by the news.
8.30am update: Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir could expose royal who made comments about Archie's skin
Prince Harry's upcoming tell-all memoir could reveal the royal who questioned how dark Archie’s skin would be.
Yesterday it emerged that the Duke of Sussex has been secretly working with a ghostwriter for the past year.
The hotly anticipated book promises to reveal the Duke of Sussex’s time as a senior royal as well as Megxit and the subsequent fallout.
News of its imminent publication has sent shockwaves around the Royal Family, primarily over what other embarrassing details it could reveal.
Chief on the minds of many royal watchers is whether Harry will reveal the identity of a senior royal who he claims questioned how dark his then unborn son Archie’s skin would be.
Harry and wife Meghan, 39, levelled the accusation of racism during their explosive chat with Oprah Winfrey in March.
7.55am update: Prince Harry memoir: Royal Family erupts in 'chaos' - causing 'tsunami of fear'
Prince Harry has caused a “tsunami of fear” in the Royal Family after announcing he will be releasing a memoir about royal life.
The Duke of Sussex has caused the Royal Family to erupt in 'chaos' as they were unaware he was planning on releasing a bombshell book.
A source has said that the upcoming tell-all book has sparked fears in the family.
“Ever since leaving royal life, Harry and Meghan have made claim after claim of how they allege they have been treated,” a source told the Mirror.
“They say that it is their truth but there is only ever one truth.
“Since their interview with Oprah Winfrey tensions have been running very high as much of what they said has since been proven to be unreliable at best."