Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have encountered difficulties with their latest project, as many do when launching something new.
The key issue lies in the content of their press release, which can make or break their endeavor.
Recently, they sought sponsorship for their Invictus Games in Canada, scheduled for next year.
However, the Games did not achieve the desired success earlier this year in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Meghan’s actions, such as overshadowing the veterans by marching ahead and sharing details about her attire and makeup brands with the media, led to backlash.
This raises questions about whether their motives align more with self-promotion than supporting the charity that the Games were created for.
It is worth noting that the Duke of Sussex, formerly known as Prince Harry, was passionate about this initiative.
Interestingly, despite the success of Prince Harry’s book, it has not yet generated enough revenue to cover its costs.
Although the paperback edition is yet to be released, it alone may not be sufficient to recoup the expenses.
As we previously reported, Penguin Random House, the book’s publisher, is facing numerous challenges.
However, let’s revisit the press release.
Beyond the transformation from prince to man, there was a more significant issue at hand.
Allow me to elaborate.
Thank you for joining me today.
I hope you enjoyed the segment on the 007 Bar at the Hilton Hotel, which opened back in 1963.
It’s amazing how time flies, isn’t it?
I still perceive the Hilton as a modern structure whenever I pass by.
Back in the day, when I first arrived in London, everyone aspired to stay at the Hilton because of its balconies and stunning views.
Now, it’s no longer the tallest building, showing how times change.
This parallels the royal story to some extent.
Coming back to the press release, Prince Harry pledged to donate the profits from his book, “Spare,” to one of his charities.
Sensible, right?
However, Penguin Random House has gone unusually quiet about this matter.
The profit and loss accounts will be released around the end of January or early February 2024, revealing the amount they will donate as stated in the press release.
It’s worth considering that the rumored million-dollar payment to the ghostwriter and the costs of marketing, publicity, and security for Harry’s appearances on talk shows will be deducted from the book’s profits.
This raises the question of how much money Prince Harry’s book has truly generated for his beloved charity, especially after the public expressed surprise at the relatively low donations to the Archwell Foundation.
Will Penguin Random House find that people have forgotten?
We are here to remind them.
Neil Sean reporting from the heart of London.