Prince Harry saves family from damage’ after most ‘sensible’ decision, says Royal author
Prince Harry has been commended for his prudent decision to avoid further tensions with the Royal Family by choosing not to sell the movie rights to his memoir, Spare. This move has spared the Royals from yet another potential controversy.
Royal author Katie Nicholl elaborated on the significance of Harry’s decision: “It is probably one of the best, most sensible decisions Prince Harry has made, to hold on and retain those movie rights because, had he sold them he would probably have got a huge amount of money for doing so – he’s lost total control.”
Nicholl continued, “If anybody was able to make a film version of that, it doesn’t really even bear thinking about, to be honest. I think it goes far beyond how Meghan might be portrayed, how Diana might be portrayed.”
She emphasized the potential ramifications of a movie adaptation: “Imagine the huge potential for even more damage to be done to his relationships with his stepmother Camilla, his father, and his brother. You only need to look at something like The Crown to see how much something that close to the bone can upset the royal family.”
The expert also highlighted the legal and relational issues that could arise: “For something to be turned into a movie based on Harry’s own words has the potential for a huge amount of controversy, possibly a great deal of litigation.”
By retaining control over his memoir’s film rights, Prince Harry has demonstrated a cautious approach to managing his narrative and protecting his relationships with the Royal Family. This decision reflects his awareness of the potential fallout that a dramatized version of his life story could cause, both personally and publicly.
As the Royal Family continues to navigate its complex dynamics, Harry’s choice to keep the movie rights underscores his commitment to mitigating further strains and controversies. This move has been widely seen as a wise step in preserving familial ties and avoiding additional media sensationalism.