Released in January 2023, the book contained several criticisms aimed at senior members of the Royal Family. Moehringer shed light on the intense dispute that occurred in the summer of 2022, recounting a late-night Zoom session where they reviewed a challenging section of the book.
Growing increasingly frustrated with Harry, Moehringer recalled experiencing a pounding headache, a clenched jaw, and a rising voice. Despite these feelings, he couldn't help but recognize the surrealness of the situation, realizing he was raising his voice at none other than Prince Harry himself.
As the argument continued, Harry became more animated, with flushed cheeks and narrowed eyes. In the midst of the confrontation, Moehringer realized the significance of the moment and contemplated the possibility that everything could abruptly come to an end.
The dispute revolved around whether to include a retort from the Duke of Sussex to a comment made by fictional terrorists at the conclusion of a military exercise. Moehringer spent months crossing out the comeback, only for Harry to persistently reinstate it.
Following their intense clash, Moehringer and Harry locked eyes, leading to a pivotal moment where Harry relented and agreed to omit the line from the book. Reflecting on the situation, Harry sported a mischievous grin and admitted to enjoying the effect he had on Moehringer when he provoked him.
Despite the tumultuous editing process, Prince Harry's autobiography enjoyed tremendous success, breaking records for non-fiction sales in the UK.
Within its first week, the memoir sold an astonishing 750,000 copies across all platforms, with a staggering 467,183 print copies sold domestically, establishing a new record in the country's book charts.