Prince Harry reportedly asked friends and former girlfriends to contribute to his tell-all memoir, but most of them refused to do so.
The Duke of Sussex's book, titled ' Spare ', is due for release on January 10.
Publisher Penguin Random House claims it will take "readers immediately back to one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror."
Now, it has been claimed that Harry reached out to his pals and ex-girlfriends over summer to ask them to speak to his ghost-writer J.R. Moehringer, however most of them said no.
According to a source, most people were stunned to be asked to speak about intimate aspects of Harry's life after being told for years to avoid talking to the media.
An insider told The Sun : "Harry did reach out. Friends and girlfriends were polite and said they would think about it but ultimately most said No.
"It was felt to be kind of ironic that Harry would hit the roof if he ever had an inkling they spoke to the media, but now he wants them to when he needs their help."
Harry's former girlfriends include Chelsy Davy, 37, and actress Cressida Bonas, 33, but it is not clear if they were among the people the Duke of Sussex approached.
The 416-page book, which has a striking cover image of Harry, will cost £28 for a hardback, with the audio book, voiced by Harry himself, priced at £20.
Penguin Random House said the memoir will be available in English in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa and Canada.
The book will also be published in translation in 15 additional languages, including Spanish, Italian, German and Chinese.
The Spanish language version will carry the even more telling title Spare: In the Shadow.
Markus Dohle, CEO at Penguin Random House said: "Penguin Random House is honoured to be publishing Prince Harry’s candid and emotionally powerful story for readers everywhere.
"He shares a remarkably moving personal journey from trauma to healing, one that speaks to the power of love and will inspire and encourage millions of people around the world."
A spokesman announced this week that Harry will donate money from his book to support British charities.
A spokesman from Random House revealed: "The Duke of Sussex has donated $1,500,000 to Sentebale, an organisation he founded with Prince Seeiso in their mothers’ legacies, which supports vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV/AIDS.
"Prince Harry will also donate to the non-profit organisation WellChild in the amount of £300,000.
"WellChild, which he has been Royal patron of for fifteen years, makes it possible for children and young people with complex health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible."
