Meghan Markle is reportedly keeping a personal memoir “in her back pocket” for future use, according to a royal expert. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has remained a controversial figure since her exit from the British royal family, and some insiders now believe that a tell-all memoir could be her ultimate card to play—if and when she decides to strike back at the royals.
While rumors of a forthcoming book have been circulating for some time, royal commentator Jennie Bond recently suggested that Markle may be holding off for now, but still sees it as a potential weapon. “It’s more than two years since she gave that infamous interview,” Bond said, referencing Markle’s explosive 2021 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey. “She has steered clear of controversy about the royal family since, but the journal she mentioned will remain a potential weapon in her back pocket if she ever feels the need to seek some sort of revenge.”
For many, this revelation is hardly surprising. Meghan Markle, who has positioned herself as a champion of progressive causes, hasn’t been shy about airing grievances against the royal family, especially regarding mental health struggles and allegations of racism. During her time as a senior royal, she claimed to have been stifled and even driven to suicidal thoughts. But despite these bombshell claims, Markle has kept relatively quiet in recent months—something that hasn’t gone unnoticed by royal watchers.
Bond, however, believes this is more about timing than forgiveness. “She has behaved with discretion and dignity ever since the Oprah interview and the documentary series with Harry,” Bond continued. “I think she is looking forwards, not backwards, and is moving on with her life.” But for those skeptical of Markle’s media-savvy approach, this could be more about strategy than simply moving on.
The Duchess may be keeping her powder dry for the right moment to strike, especially if relations between her and the royal family deteriorate further. After all, Prince Harry’s memoir *Spare*—a no-holds-barred account of his life within “The Firm”—rocketed to the top of bestseller lists, proving that public appetite for royal drama is far from waning. Meghan’s potential memoir could serve a similar purpose, especially if she feels that her side of the story hasn’t been fully told or if the couple’s public image takes another hit.
Rumors about Meghan’s tell-all memoir have been swirling since Harry’s *Spare* hit shelves in January 2023, breaking records as the fastest-selling nonfiction book of all time. The explosive nature of *Spare* left many wondering if Markle’s own version could soon follow. If Harry’s book was any indication, there’s no doubt a Meghan Markle memoir would set the media ablaze with fresh allegations and insight into royal life.
Interestingly, despite the whispers about the memoir, a source close to the Sussexes has denied any immediate plans for a new book. Still, given Markle’s deal with Penguin Random House—signed in 2021 for a reported four books—it’s not far-fetched to think that the Duchess has something up her sleeve. In fact, she’s already released one project under that deal: her children’s book, *The Bench*, and more could be on the way.
While Meghan’s focus for now seems to be on her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and other ventures, royal observers aren’t ruling out a memoir in the future. After all, she has proven adept at navigating the media landscape, and if things sour between the Sussexes and the royal family, her “back-pocket” memoir could be the final piece of ammunition in her ongoing feud with the monarchy.
