Recent reports suggest that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, is rumored to be working on a memoir, with insights expected to extend to key figures such as Kate Middleton, Prince William, and King Charles. According to a report from The Mirror, the book, part of a deal with Penguin, is not anticipated to hit the shelves this year.
Lynn Carratt from Press Box PR stated, “I am sure that is still the plan and it will form part of their deal with Penguin, but timing is everything and 2024 wouldn’t be the right time for its release.” Carratt explained that Meghan may have much to share about her marriage to Harry, her interactions with King Charles and Camilla, as well as her relationships with Kate and William. However, it seems she may not be as forthcoming about her relationship with her father, Thomas.
“If Meghan is sensible, she will be looking for a quieter time in 2024, it’s time for her to take a step back from her association with the Royal family and give that rift time to heal quietly. She can then quietly concentrate on her philanthropy work. There will be a time in the future when an autobiography will be relevant, but not now,” added Carratt in the report.
This speculation comes after Prince Harry released his memoir in January 2023, shedding light on his feud with the Royal family. Meghan’s potential memoir raises concerns for some members of the Royal family, considering the revelations made by Harry in his book titled “Spare.” In the memoir, Prince William was portrayed as treating Meghan Markle like a “convicted felon” during their initial meeting, with William allegedly expressing skepticism due to Meghan’s background as an actress.
The Mirror report also notes that Meghan Markle, at 42, has already ventured into the literary world with the publication of a children’s book titled ‘The Bench’. Despite the anticipation surrounding her potential memoir, the report emphasizes that the Sussexes continue to work with Penguin Random House as part of their book deal, having signed a contract for four books with the publisher.
Since stepping down from their Royal duties and achieving financial independence, the Royal couple, Prince Harry and Meghan, purchased a nine-bedroom house in Montecito for $14.65 million in 2020. The Mirror report underscores the ongoing collaboration with Penguin Random House, suggesting that the couple remains actively engaged in literary pursuits.
As rumors swirl about the content and timing of Meghan’s memoir, observers and fans alike await any official announcements from the Duchess of Sussex. Given the intricate dynamics within the Royal family, the potential impact of her revelations, and the recent unveiling of Prince Harry’s memoir, the anticipation surrounding Meghan’s literary endeavors adds another layer to the ongoing narrative of the Sussexes post-Royal life.