Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, finds herself at the center of renewed controversy following the release of Omid Scobie's book, "Endgame," which reignited the 2021 royal racism scandal.
The Dutch version of the book accused Kate Middleton and King Charles of making disparaging remarks about Prince Archie's complexion. While Meghan and Prince Harry have not publicly addressed these claims, royal expert Tom Bower believes Meghan is eager to set the record straight.
Bower, in an interview, suggested that Meghan feels increasingly aggrieved as the year progresses and is likely to want to correct the impressions created by Scobie's book, which she perceives as a disaster.
OK! Magazine previously reported a source close to Meghan claimed she was "dismayed" by the news and "never intended" for the identities in the book to be made public. Scobie himself, caught off guard by the backlash, attributed the revelation to a "translation error" and expressed his frustration and hurt over the incident.
The Sussexes have been urged by various commentators to denounce "Endgame" publicly. Jennie Bond, speaking on GB News, emphasized the need for Harry and Meghan to clarify their involvement with the book.
Bond criticized Scobie for his unflattering portrayal of other royal family members, particularly Catherine, Princess of Wales. She questioned the purpose of belittling Catherine's achievements and praised her significant contributions, especially in early child development.
Adding to the complexity of Meghan's situation is her reported exclusion from the royal family's Christmas walk, which journalist Angela Levin discussed on Sky Australia. Levin described Meghan as "the most difficult woman to satisfy," contrasting her treatment with that of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Levin criticized Meghan's tendency to play the victim and seek publicity.
American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, appearing on GB News, speculated on Meghan's obsession with securing a future for her family, independent of the royal family. She referenced Meghan's attempts to reach out to King Charles, as revealed in Scobie's book, and Harry's desire to mend fences with his family.
The ongoing saga reflects the complexities of Meghan's transition from an actress to a duchess and her struggles to adjust to life in the UK. With rumors swirling about the Sussexes seeking reconciliation with King Charles, the situation underscores the ongoing challenges and tensions within the royal family.
