Prince Harry’sbookwill touch on the death of his grandmotherQueen Elizabeth.
Although the Duke of Sussex’s upcoming memoirSparewas largely written beforeQueen Elizabethdied on Sept. 8, PEOPLE confirms that he will acknowledge her death in the memoir, which will be released on Jan. 10, 2023.
The book’s release date — which was scheduled for late this year — was delayed in the wake of the Queen’s death.
Prince Harry, 38, and his wifeMeghan Markle, 41, were in Europe with a planned itinerary of charity events when Harry’s grandmother died. The couple stayed in the U.K. to attend services honoring the Queen, including her state funeral and committal service on Sept. 19.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry in 2019.Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty
In an officialstatementhonoring the late monarch shared on theArchewell Foundation website, the Duke of Sussex remembered “her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.”
Harry said his memories with his “Granny” ranged from his own childhood to when the Queen met his two children, 3-year-oldArchie Harrisonand 1-year-oldLilibet Diana, who was named after the monarch’s nickname.
Penguin Random House revealed information about the upcoming book,confirming reports of its Jan. 10, 2023 release date, on Thursday.
Prince Harry, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty
Spare’s 416 pages will find Harry telling his story with “raw, unflinching honesty,” Penguin Random House said in a statement, adding that the book is “a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.”
Its cover features a close-up picture of Harry’s face, staring straight forward, softly lit from behind.
“For Harry, this is his story at last,” the publishers said.
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“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a firsthand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful,” Harry added.
source: people.com
