Prince Harry reportedly 'desperate' to make changes to tell-all memoir after Queen's death

Prince Harry is reportedly scrambling to make changes to his tell-all memoir in the light of the Queen's death.

According to insiders, publisher Penguin Random House has demanded the former senior royal to improve on his first draft after paying a hefty sum for it.

"The publishers paid $20 million up front because they knew whatever was written would be huge for sales and exposure all around the world," a source told The Sun.

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"But the first draft they received was disappointing as it was a bit too emotional and focused far more on mental health issues than they wanted."

The insider added: "Eventually, the final draft has been finished and signed off and a lot of money and energy has been spent to make sure it comes out this year."

There are also claims that the Duke of Sussex, 38, received an advance of £UK17.5million (A$29 million) for his work, which is part of a £UK35million ($58 million) four-book deal.

"But Harry has thrown a spanner in the works as he is desperate to get it refined in the light of the Queen's death, her funeral and his father Charles taking the throne," continued the source.

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"There may be things which might not look so good if they come out so soon after the Queen's death and his dad becoming King.

"He wants sections changed. It's not a total rewrite by any means. He desperately wants to make changes. But it might be too late."

In a previous promotional statement for his book in July 2021, Harry said he was writing his book "not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become."

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"I've worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story – the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned – I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think," his statement said.

"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."