Prince Harry is ‘ghostwriter’s dream’ because he ‘loves to talk about his feelings’, says author

‘Rich and damaged’ Prince Harry will need to be ‘steered away from sounding bitter and settling scores’ by the co-author of his new memoir, a professional ghostwriter has claimed.  

The Duke of Sussex, 36, has been secretly working on the book about his life in the royal family for nearly a year with Pulitzer-winning ghostwriter J. R. Moehringer, which he has since sold to Penguin Random House.  

Touching upon his years of 30 years of experience as a ghostwriter, Andrew Croft explained Harry is the ideal candidate because he ‘loves to talk about his feelings and wants to be honest.’

Writing for The Times, he said: ‘He is rich, powerful, famous and damaged, and, the greatest gift of all for a ghostwriter, his partner supports the idea of him telling all.’

Author Andrew Crofts revealed Prince Harry is a ‘ghostwriter’s dream’ because he ‘loves to talk about his feelings’ after it was announced the royal has been working on his memoir 

 ‘Harry’s ghost will need to steer him away from sounding bitter and settling scores.’ 

He also claimed that Prince Harry will be keen to ensure his relationship with his ghostwriter is based on trust as he shares insight into some of the toughest moments in his life.

His mother Princess Diana had her own battles with telling her side of the story when she gave her family and friends permission to speak openly with journalist Andrew Morton, who later went on to release Diana: Her True Story in 1992.   

The comments come after Harry announced he is working on his memoir at the age of 36. 

Prince Harry has been working with Pulitzer-winning ghostwriter J. R. Moehringer, who previously worked with Andre Agassi and the co-founder of Nike on their own money-spinning memoirs (pictured)

Prince Harry has been working with Pulitzer-winning ghostwriter J. R. Moehringer, who previously worked with Andre Agassi and the co-founder of Nike on their own money-spinning memoirs (pictured) 

The author ghostwriting Prince Harry’s new book is J.R. Moehringer, a Pulitzer-winning journalist and writer who previously worked with Andre Agassi and the co-founder of Nike on their own money-spinning memoirs.

It is unclear how the pair were put in touch but it’s possible Harry was introduced to him by George Clooney, who is turning Moehringer’s own memoir, The Tender Bar, into a movie next year.

Touching upon his years of 30 years of experience as a ghostwriter, Andrew Croft explained Harry is the ideal candidate because he 'loves to talk about his feelings and wants to be honest'

Touching upon his years of 30 years of experience as a ghostwriter, Andrew Croft explained Harry is the ideal candidate because he ‘loves to talk about his feelings and wants to be honest’

Harry and Meghan are friends with George and Amal Clooney. The Clooney’s gave Meghan a ride on a private jet back from America to London in 2019 after Archie’s baby shower.

They attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding and ‘had dinners’ with the pair when they were still living in the UK.

Clooney is directing The Tender Bar, a film adaptation of Moehringer’s 2004 memoir. The film stars Ben Affleck and will be released next year.

Harry has been working on the book for the last year and a first draft is due by October and Penguin Random House has purchased the rights.

It was revealed on Saturday that he has clinched a lucrative four-book deal – with the second due out only after the Queen has died.

Harry’s lawyers have said the claim that he is waiting for his grandmother to pass away before releasing one of the books is ‘false and defamatory’. 

In news sure to alarm Buckingham Palace, industry insiders said the ‘tell-all’ tome unveiled by Harry earlier this week is only the ‘tip of the iceberg’.

Sources said the Duke of Sussex oversaw the bidding and told publishing houses to begin at £18million, with the final figure possibly reaching £29million. 

Publishers have described it as ‘the definitive account of the experiences, adventures, losses, and life lessons that have helped shape him’. 

It is described by Harry as a ‘wholly truthful first-hand account’ of his life. But royal aides are worried that it will prove to be a highly one-sided account of the prince’s experiences and reignite tensions with his estranged family. 

As a result of the Oprah interview in March, Prince William was forced to speak publicly about the claims that someone in the Royal Family made racist comments to the couple. Pictured: Prince William and Prince Harry attend the unveiling of Princess Diana's statue at Kensington Palace

As a result of the Oprah interview in March, Prince William was forced to speak publicly about the claims that someone in the Royal Family made racist comments to the couple. Pictured: Prince William and Prince Harry attend the unveiling of Princess Diana’s statue at Kensington Palace

The Queen and senior royals are still dealing with the fallout from his slew of interviews, most notably with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey. 

The prince has made a string of highly damaging allegations about his closest relatives, including claims of institutional racism. 

After the interview, Prince William was forced to speak publicly about the claims that someone in the Royal Family made racist comments to the couple. 

Speaking in March, he said: ‘We are very much not a racist family.’  

Others are reportedly fearful that Prince Harry’s recollection of events may not fall in line with that of the Royal family.  

One royal aide is claimed to have said: ‘I fear they may sail into the sunset now, convinced they did the right thing by speaking “their truth”. Now I hope everyone shuts the f*** up.”