Publishing industry insiders say Prince Harry's tell-all memoir will be released on January 10, 2023.
The New York Times claims the delayed book from the Duke of Sussex is "an intimate and heartfelt memoir" that will offer a "captivating personal portrait" of the Prince's life so far.
The book had been signed off for a release date in 2022, but was believed to have been delayed after the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September.
There were also unconfirmed reports Harry had requested to make edits to the manuscript amid fears the content could have been damaging to the Royal Family in the wake of the Queen's death.
The book's publisher Random House said the book would cover Harry's "lifetime in the public eye from childhood to the present day, including his dedication to service, the military duty that twice took him to the front lines of Afghanistan, and the joy he has found in being a husband and father."
The Daily Mail reported the Sussexes were paid an advance of US$20 million for the deal (NZ$34m).
In July it was reported the Royal Family had "very real fears" Prince Harry's upcoming memoir could destabilise the monarchy by undermining the reputation of his father, Prince Charles, after he'd ascended the throne.
The Duke of Sussex "blindsided" senior royals with the initial revelation he was releasing an "intimate and heartbreaking" biography which will supposedly cover his entire life, including the scandalous Megxit events.
In October, the Daily Mail claimed staff were said to be so deeply concerned over the book's contents, they had been having discussions over whether they could prevent its publication.
It was reportedly part of a US-style strategy aimed at ensuring King Charles' first 100 days on the throne were problem-free.
Royal author Tina Brown, who wrote the Palace Papers, said there would be "no way back" for Harry if the book makes it into the public realm.
Brown told UK paper The Telegraph the fact Harry had already signalled for changes to be made in the book after the death of Queen Elizabeth hints at a larger problem the former royal is facing.
"They are now in this bind, where they've taken all this money and Harry has made this book deal where he's supposed to spill everything about his horrible life as a royal, but now he's actually tortured about it because he understands there is no way back if he does it," she said.
There's no confirmed New Zealand release date yet, and Newshub has contacted Random House for comment.
