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Finding Freedom

Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family
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Finding Freedom by Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It explores their decision to step back from royal duties, providing insights into their journey and the challenges they faced while carving out a new path away from what is expected within the British royal family. The biography reflects on the couple's relationship and how they navigated both public scrutiny and personal ambitions.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the modern British royal family and interested in a detailed account of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's experiences. It provides insights into the couple's life, offering a captivating look at their journey away from traditional royal duties and their pursuit of independence.

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INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEST-SELLING ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES OF ALL TIME

When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world’s attention and sparked an international media frenzy.

The Sunday Times number 1 bestselling biography that tells the true story of the royal family and Harry and Meghan’s life together

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INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ∗ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∗ #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

The true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's life together, finally revealing why they chose to pursue a more independent path and the reasons behind their unprecedented decision to step away from their royal lives, from two top royal reporters who have been behind the scenes since the couple first met.

When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world's attention and sparked an international media frenzy. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to make headlines—from their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives—few know the true story of Harry and Meghan.

Finding Freedom goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan's life together, dispelling the many rumours and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple's lives as few outsiders can.

With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, Finding Freedom is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world.

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Finding Freedom by Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie has been described as utterly gripping and essential reading. The book is well-written and impeccably sourced, offering a fascinating deep dive into royal history, particularly focusing on complex family dynamics. It reveals the devastating family rifts leading to Harry and Meghan's departure from the UK, contributing significantly to understanding a major crisis in the royal family.

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ISBN: 9780008424145

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Omid Scobie is a London-based writer, royal editor for Harper's Bazaar, an ABC News contributor, Good Morning America regular and host of ABC's popular royal podcast, The Heir Pod. Scobie has become an authoritative voice on the lives and philanthropic endeavours of the Royal Family's younger members and maintains strong access to the Sussexes' working world. Carolyn Durand is a producer and writer who has spent nearly two decades working in London covering Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Clarence House and other major international events. During that time, she produced multiple interviews with members of the Royal Family including Prince Harry. She contributes to O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle Magazine and other American and British news outlets.

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