The Royal Family are reeling from ‘very real fears’ that Prince Harry’s four-book deal could destabilise the Monarchy by undermining the reputation of his father when he ascends the throne. Society of Editors executive director Ian Murray said the couple’s accusations were ‘not acceptable’ and the UK media ‘has a proud record of calling out racism’. Lawyers acting for Meghan and Harry yesterday said reports of a four-book deal with one to be released after the death of the Queen were ‘false and defamatory’. Penguin Random House, the publishing house that has agreed a deal reportedly worth at least £18 million, declined to comment. In an interview this weekend, the Duchess of York said: ‘I wouldn’t presume to give advice to Harry and Meghan, except to say to be happy.

Source: Daily Mail July 24, 2021 21:00 UTC