In a development that threatens to reignite tensions within the British royal family, sources close to the Duchess of Sussex suggest that Meghan Markle is considering writing a tell-all memoir. This potential literary venture, which insiders claim could earn the Duchess "an absolute fortune," is reportedly causing concern among senior royals, including King Charles, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
The speculation comes at a time when the Sussexes are navigating their post-royal lives and careers in California. Following the loss of their Spotify deal last year and delays in launching Meghan's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, industry observers are keenly watching the couple's next moves.
A source, speaking to Closer magazine on condition of anonymity, revealed, "There's so much demand for Meghan to speak out, whether that's in the form of another sit-down interview or even her own memoir. She has the potential to make an absolute fortune and clear up a lot of questions."
The timing of these rumors is particularly noteworthy, coming shortly after Meghan's recent interview with CBS, where she touched upon her mental health struggles during her time as a working royal. In the interview, Meghan stated, "When you've been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey, certainly part of mine, is being able to be really open about it." This candid approach has led to speculation that the Duchess may be preparing to share more detailed accounts of her experiences.
The potential memoir is seen by some as a response to perceived slights from the royal family. The source added, "It doesn't exactly shock Harry and Meghan that they're not invited [to Balmoral] considering they're not even on speaking terms at this point, but it feels very much like a personal attack designed to hurt and embarrass them."
Royal author Tom Quinn has weighed in on the possibility, stating, "Meghan knows that a personal memoir of her time in the UK as a working royal would sell millions of copies and make her the sort of money she craves. All this fills Charles, William and Kate with horror."
The prospect of a memoir from Meghan is particularly concerning for the royal family given the impact of Prince Harry's autobiography, "Spare," published in January 2023. That book's revelations led to further strain in the already tense relationships within the royal family.
However, the potential memoir is not without its critics. Branding expert Norah Lawlor questioned the timing and strategy behind recent Sussex ventures, including the delayed launch of American Riviera Orchard. "From a strategic and branding perspective, if you suggest you are going to launch something but then four months later nothing has happened, the world moves on," Lawlor explained.
Despite these concerns, some industry experts see potential in Meghan's ability to generate public interest. Warren Johnson, a marketing professional, noted, "To allow some anticipation to build is not a strategy I would disagree with, especially as it has enabled her to test her credibility and see if she gets laughed out of town as a jam maker before risking a penny."
As speculation continues to mount, the royal family is reportedly bracing for potential fallout. The source close to the situation warned, "Another tell-all would cause so much trouble; this feud would go nuclear. No doubt the time will come down the line that they publicly address all of this."
For now, it appears that both Harry and Meghan are carefully considering their next moves. The source concluded, "They're both being very cautious about it all right now, but eventually Meghan is going to want to write her memoir, Harry is going to want to update Spare, and they are going to want to sit down and promote themselves on TV. They will not shy away from answering questions about the royals."