Publication of 'Harry: Conversations with the Prince'

On 03/05/2018, the biography Harry: Conversations with the Prince by journalist and royal biographer Angela Levin was published by John Blake Publishing Ltd, offering an in-depth account of the life of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Released just weeks before his wedding to Meghan Markle on 19/05/2018, the book drew attention for being based on a series of interviews and access granted to Levin at Kensington Palace. Although the biography incorporates Prince Harry’s perspectives through direct conversations, it was authored independently by Levin and is not a memoir written by the prince himself. The content traces key stages of his life, including his childhood experiences, the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997, and his subsequent military service in the British Army, where he completed two tours in Afghanistan. It also addresses his involvement in mental health advocacy and charitable work, which became central aspects of his public role. The publication aimed to present a detailed portrayal of Prince Harry’s personal development and public responsibilities prior to his marriage. Its timing placed it within a period of heightened public interest in the royal family, as global attention focused on the upcoming wedding at Windsor Castle. Following its initial release, updated editions of the biography were issued under titles such as Harry: A Biography of a Prince. These later versions included additional chapters covering his marriage to Meghan Markle and their early period as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.