From today:
Can Prince Harry's memoirs be stopped? Palace aides discuss whether they can block the Duke's book
Palace aides have been discussing ways to stop
Prince Harry publishing his memoirs.
There is said to be deep concern that the book will contain damaging revelations despite suggestions that he is seeking to tone it down.
It is part of a presidential- style strategy launched by aides that will focus on the crucial first 100 days of the reign.
A friend of the King said: ‘The question inside the Palace is: “Can the book be stopped?”
It may be that even Harry can’t stop it at this stage but the feeling at the very top is that there’s no good that can come of airing grievances in public.’
Lawyers to the Royal Family at the firm Harbottle and Lewis are expected to be on standby to read the book when it comes out.
But it is highly unlikely the King would wage a legal battle against Harry, whose £36 million deal with Penguin Random House may mean he is unable to stop it. It comes at an important time in the King’s reign.
A Palace source said: ‘His Majesty will build on the points he has expressed to the nation: now that the period of mourning is over, he will support diversity, promote community spirit and protect the space for those with faith and those without.
‘He is mindful that, as King, his interests and passions will continue but that… some of his previous commitments will now continue in the trusted hands of others.’
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Buckingham Palace released a new portrait of the King last night to mark the start of his reign, after the
Royal Family’s period of mourning for
the Queen ended.
In a clear sign that the sovereignty of King Charles will be both less formal and more closely centred on the four most senior members of the family, the new monarch is seen looking relaxed with his hand in his pocket and his arm around his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort.
Beside them are William and Kate, who also look assured but unstuffy as they contemplate their new roles as the Prince and
Princess of Wales.
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