Harry’s Court Triumph and Podcast Plans: What’s Next for the Duke?

David Furnish, Sir Elton John's partner, recently shared that Prince Harry was thrilled with his performance in court and is now gearing up for a second tell-all book.

Furnish disclosed that Harry felt content with his testimony during the phone hacking case against Mirror's publishers, following a grueling eight-hour cross-examination at the High Court earlier this month.

In an interview with Sky News' Beth Rigby, Furnish expressed, “He was very pleased with the way things went in court, and he's doing really well.”

Furnish highlighted their regular communication, shedding light on Harry's tendency to reach out when in need, particularly for luxuries like private jets and beach houses.

Acknowledging the media scrutiny Harry faces, Furnish emphasized the stark contrast between courtroom realities and media portrayals.

He noted that despite the challenges, Harry remains resilient in taking on the media.

Furnish also revealed the Harcourts' unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview with Elton John, necessitating David's involvement in the interim.

Meanwhile, reports surfaced indicating Harry's interest in interviewing prominent figures like Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Mark Zuckerberg on a Spotify podcast.

His envisioned shows aimed to delve into their childhood experiences and the paths that shaped their current personas, including a desire to engage with Pope Francis on matters of faith, leaving industry executives intrigued yet perplexed.

The revelation follows the fallout from Harry and Meghan Markle's terminated £15m Spotify deal, amidst controversies surrounding fabricated interviews and critical remarks from Spotify executive Bill Simmons.

Despite initial plans to curtail tell-all interviews criticizing the royal family, Harry explored podcast concepts encompassing themes of fatherhood, societal dialogues encompassing climate change and religion, and engaging with influential personalities on personal narratives.

However, skepticism arose within Harry's podcast team regarding the feasibility of securing interviews with figures like Putin and Zuckerberg due to their reluctance to address childhood traumas.

Amidst the Spotify debacle, Harry is reportedly focusing on penning a second memoir, building on the success of his first book, “Spare,” which unveiled candid insights into the royal family dynamics.

Unfazed by the contract termination, Harry aims to surpass previous revelations in his upcoming book, signaling a continued narrative departure from traditional royal protocols.

Renowned commentator Richard Fitzwilliams hinted at Harry's potential manuscript revisions, speculating on the content's allure for publishing powerhouse Random House.

With aspirations to deliver another impactful narrative, Harry's literary pursuits indicate a strategic pivot towards maintaining relevance and financial stability beyond the confines of his former royal affiliations.