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Title: “Prince Harry’s Memoir May Sever Ties with Royal Family, Historian Claims”
Prince Harry's forthcoming memoir is predicted to be the breaking point for the royal family, potentially leading to their estrangement from the Duke of Sussex, according to a royal historian.
In July, the 37-year-old prince announced his plans to pen an intimate and heartfelt memoir, scheduled for release next year through Penguin Random House UK.
All proceeds from the book will be donated to charitable causes.
The memoir is expected to delve into Harry's personal experiences and shed light on his and Meghan Markle's departure from the royal family in the previous year.
While Harry has revealed little about the contents of the book, he has mentioned that it will encompass both his triumphs and tribulations, as well as the lessons he has learned.
Royal author and publisher Andrew Lowney has expressed concerns that Harry's memoir could strain his already tenuous relationship with the royal family.
Lowney believes that this tell-all book may be the final straw for them.
Unlike the Queen's philosophy of never complaining or explaining, Harry and Meghan have openly discussed their exit from the royal family and the pressures they faced as public figures.
Notably, they participated in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which aired on CBS in March.
This departure from the traditional approach has set them apart from the royal family and could potentially lead to further alienation.
Currently residing in the United States, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are raising their two young children, Archie Harrison and Lilibet Diana.
Drawing a parallel to a historical precedent, Lowney suggests that the royal family might choose to shut out Harry and Meghan, similar to what happened to the Queen's uncle, former King Edward VIII.
Edward's reign, which lasted only 326 days, concluded in 1936 when he abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who had been divorced.
Lowney's new book, “Traitor King,” explores the controversies surrounding Edward after his abdication.
The author emphasizes that leaving the royal family can result in complete exclusion and isolation, as demonstrated by Edward's experience.
Lowney further explains that while there have been other individuals who stepped down from royal duties, such as the Duchess of Kent and others of lesser prominence, the lesson remains the same: once you leave the royal family, reintegration becomes impossible.
The institution is unwavering in its stance, making it challenging for anyone to maintain a foot in both worlds.
As Harry continues down this path, he may find it increasingly difficult to prevail against the establishment.
Although the royal doors were initially left open for him and Meghan, time and the things they say may complicate matters.
Drawing a parallel to Edward's own memoir, published in 1951, titled “A King's Story: The Memoirs of H.R.H.
the Duke of Windsor,” it becomes evident that such personal accounts can be impactful.
Edward's book shocked the world, as he revealed details about his abdication and his tense relationship with then-Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.
The Duke of Windsor used his memoir to launch a scathing critique against the Prime Minister, recounting a conversation that left him unsettled regarding his marriage to Wallis.
In addition to the tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family, there is also an ongoing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry.
Royal reporter Katie Nicholl has disclosed that William is deeply affected by this ongoing feud.
Moreover, the involvement of the Duchess of Cambridge in this saga adds another layer of complexity that William finds distressing.
The relationship between father and son has reached an all-time low.
As Prince Harry's memoir nears publication, the anticipation grows for a potentially revealing account that could strain his ties with the royal family even further.
The consequences of his decision to share his story remain uncertain, but it is clear that the royal family faces a challenging predicament as they navigate this latest development.