Royal Thread the Second- Tiaras Optional! ?

Sorry - back to the matter in hand.
So the ‘four book news’ is referring to a book deal.
That makes far more sense.

I do think that the ‘wellness’ band wagon is a ship that has already sailed ()
I can’t think who their perceived audience / customer is, beyond the initial curiosity

It brings to mind Pippa’s book about entertaining which was well and truly slated and ridiculed

The four book deal will benefit the ghost writer. Do you think it’ll be the same person doing all four-presumably the content has already been determined.

I do think that the ‘wellness’ band wagon is a ship that has already sailed

Wellness, Mindfulness etc
Since the Ladybird spoof books does anyone take a lot of it seriously?

I think they'l be aiming at the American market anyway. They are after all the 21st century embodiment of the term "Go West Young Man"- but now we have to add women as well!

I’m sure it’s for the American market. I think this book/these books will go down like a lead balloon in the UK. People in the UK who would like a republic are not going to buy them, and people who support royalty will feel that the books are disrespectful and so unlikely to buy them. That’s my take on it anyway.

The ghostwriter of Harry’s memoir is JH Moehringer.
He is an acclaimed author.
He wrote Andre Agassi’s autobiography, which in tabloid speak was ‘explosive’.
Moehringer is ‘obsessed with men who drop out of society’.

I think that the book (that book) will be better than I initially thought.

Do you think that Harry realises how unpopular he now is in the UK?
Or do you think that he thinks that he is still the beloved ex soldier, with a cheeky smile, a winning way, and a heart of gold?

The latter

I think you're right, Annie and that's why he was allegedly "shocked" when he came over for Prince Philip's funeral and found that family members shunned him.

Probably the latter. The only good thing about this book is that Harrtvisnt claiming he’s writing it. I often wonder about all these celebrities who write books.

Molly yes, me too
It doesn’t bother me with uber-celebs like Katie Price, the ones where it’s immediately understood that they didn’t write the thing.
But I do wonder about all the others like Alan Titchmarsh, Nadine Dorries, and pretty much every female comedian, who suddenly realise that they’ve got a natural ability to write best selling fiction

Sparklefizz

I think you're right, Annie and that's why he was allegedly "shocked" when he came over for Prince Philip's funeral and found that family members shunned him.

The Daily Record: According to the Mail on Sunday, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, did not acknowledge him before or during the service at Windsor Castle.

The Sun: Sophie Wessex had ‘lengthy chat’ with Prince Harry after Philip’s funeral & insists ‘we are still family no matter what'

Gosh, who are we to believe on such an important topic?

I think he probably understands that the media will have a go at him. I think it's also possible that the RF understand the "good royal, bad royal" phenomena and they may actually be playing it. As we're not allowed to discuss the RF life expectancy I'll only say that keeping Charles popular is vital. Uncle Andy's gone a bit too far at being bad and must be kept out the way so H had to step up!

Harry chose to step up

What a trooper.

it will not be released until after the Queen’s death (nice)
Well, I hope she intends living a jolly long time just to annoy him! My guess is that the book will criticise Charles' awful parenting skills which will be blamed on his own experiences as the son of The Queen and The DofE.

Alegrias1

What a trooper.

It's a hard job but someone's got to do it! (and Uncle Andy got a bit carried away)

trisher

I think they'l be aiming at the American market anyway. They are after all the 21st century embodiment of the term "Go West Young Man"- but now we have to add women as well!

This thread keeps edging towards a musical theme!
Now The Pet Shop Boys - Go West

Do you think Harry and Meghan will bring out a cover version as their theme tune?

Oh Callistemon I can see it now shot around their home in whereever it is, with stills of the places they have left behind (pictured in the pouring rain). Do you think they'll let me shoot the video?

Nah They'll get Oprah or some other big name won't they?

I am just disappointed that a publishing company such as Penguin should waste so much money to secure such trash.

I think saying the book to be published after the death of the Queen is a warning shot , or blackmail

His Army mates are warning him not to mention them or they will spill the beans about him. Now, if they wrote a tell-all book, I might read it but I've heard enough from H & M to last me the rest of my life.

I’ve heard that Cressida Bonas isn’t best pleased about it.
I should imagine that it’s going to keep a lot of lawyers very busy

trisher

Nah They'll get Oprah or some other big name won't they?

You may be a big name, trisher, for all we know!!