The British royal family is yet again under the spotlight, with fresh claims asserting that Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, might have influenced author Omid Scobie to reveal the names of King Charles III and Kate, Princess of Wales as the "royal racists" in his book "Endgame."
Veteran royal author Tom Bower has expressed certainty about Meghan's involvement, stating, "There's no doubt in my mind that she fed him [Omid] those two names."
Scobie, who earlier collaborated with Meghan on "Finding Freedom," has come under fire after his latest work suggested that King Charles and Princess Kate were the royals who made remarks about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan's child, Prince Archie. This revelation, initially appearing in the Dutch edition of "Endgame," was quickly labeled as a "translation error" by Scobie, who maintains his innocence and refuses to apologize, asserting, "I have nothing to apologize for."
While the Sussexes have remained silent on the controversy, many question Scobie's credibility, especially after his close ties with Meghan and Harry. One royal commentator noted, "He's always craved the attention that being Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's one-time preferred outlet gave him, and that is completely evident with his decision to relocate to Los Angeles."
The controversy stems from a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey where the Sussexes alleged an unnamed royal raised concerns about their son's skin color. Scobie later claimed that the names were mentioned in private letters between Meghan and Charles exchanged after the Oprah interview, suggesting a more complex and evolving story.
Bower, however, questions the authenticity of these claims, pointing out inconsistencies in Meghan's story. He remarked, "She told Oprah that there was one conversation and there was no conversation between Charles, Kate, and Harry right at the beginning of their relationship. It was Charles and Camilla." Despite these claims, no concrete evidence has been presented to support the allegations.
In light of these events, Scobie has faced significant backlash, with interviews showing him nearly in tears, defending his position and claiming to be a victim of unfair treatment. He insists he isn't close with the Duchess but has "mutual friends" who assist with information for his books.
As the Sussexes look towards a new start in the coming year following the criticism of their Netflix documentary and Harry's memoir "Spare," royal experts like Phil Dampier remain skeptical about their prospects for redemption. The ongoing saga continues to captivate and divide public opinion, leaving many to ponder the intricate dynamics within the royal family and the media's role in shaping its narrative.
