PRINCESS Beatrice and Princess Eugenie “sympathise” with Prince Harry over his book deal as he was “rarely heard” in the Royal Family, an insider has claimed.
Earlier this month, the Duke, 36, announced he has been writing a new book about the “highs and lows” of his extraordinary life which is due to be released in late 2022.
It has been claimed Prince Harry’s upcoming tell-all memoir came as a “surprise” to Prince Charles and the Palace “should be afraid” of what’s to come from it.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, a friend claimed Harry’s cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie understand why the Duke wants to tell his story.
They said: “They believe Harry’s outspoken remarks may have been triggered because previously his voice and opinions were rarely heard within the Royal Family.”
What’s more, the insider said Harry was only ever seen as the “resident joker” and that “eyes would roll” if he broached “serious matters”.
Over the weekend, it was also reported that the sisters were “stunned” by Harry’s book deal.
A senior royal reportedly told the Daily Mail: “The emotional turmoil as they wait over a year for publication is going to be torturous.
“What’s really telling is even the relatives he remains closest to, like princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, are stunned by what he’s up to.”
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Eugenie has long been close with her first cousin and is said to have played a key role in Harry meeting his wife Meghan Markle.
Eugenie is believed to be the only member of the Royal Family to have maintained a special relationship with the Sussexes since they moved to Los Angeles.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams fears the “totally unpredictable” Duke of Sussex could use the book as “leverage” against the royals.
Despite being 18 months away, its release is already threatening to widen the family rift and put the royal celebration in turmoil.
The Palace has allegedly been warned they “should be afraid” of what’s to come from it.
He told The Celeb Report Online: “Its mere existence is a form of a lever to potentially use against the royal family in whatever is to come. This book has the potential to be dynamite.
“But the thing is, what do the Sussexes really want from the royal family next? What do they want them to do?
“They have gone rogue. It is a fact. It’s incredibly worrying because they are so totally unpredictable. Anything is possible.”
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