In the continuing saga of royal tensions, it has been revealed that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, reached out to Meghan Markle in an attempt to "clear the air" following the resurgence of allegations that shook the British monarchy. The allegations, which first surfaced during Meghan and Prince Harry's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, were reignited by the recent publication of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame.
The book allegedly named Kate and King Charles as the individuals behind the infamous conversation about the potential complexion of Prince Archie, a claim that has reignited a heated debate within and outside the royal family.
According to sources close to the situation, the call from Kate was not made out of personal initiative but was prompted by King Charles himself, who is reportedly anxious about the ongoing feud overshadowing his reign. "Charles forced Kate to become his peacemaker after William's refusal," a source revealed to In Touch Weekly. Despite the sensitive nature of the task, Kate agreed, demonstrating her commitment to royal duties. "When it comes to the royal family, Kate has always taken her duties seriously-she does what she is told," the insider added.
The need for this conciliatory gesture arose after Dutch copies of Endgame reportedly contained names that had not been cleared in the final English version of the book. Scobie, who has been a vocal chronicler of the Sussexes' journey, claimed that a "translation error" led to the inclusion of Kate and Charles's names in the Dutch edition. He later denied ever naming them in the original manuscript, stating, "The book I wrote, the book I edited, the book I signed off on, did not have names in it."
However, the Dutch translator, Saskia Peters, stood by her work, stating, "The names of the royals were there in black and white, I did not add them. I just did what I was paid to do, and that was translate the book from English to Dutch."
The resurfacing of these allegations has once again placed a spotlight on the ongoing rift within the royal family. During the 2021 Oprah interview, Meghan alluded to conversations within the royal family about concerns over how dark her son Archie's skin might be, a claim that sent shockwaves through the monarchy and the public. The palace responded with a carefully worded statement, noting that "the issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately."
The impact of these allegations has been profound, with royal commentators suggesting that the rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family is far from healed. In his recent promotional tour for his memoir Spare, Prince Harry attempted to clarify the nature of the accusations, distinguishing between "racism and unconscious bias."
He stated, "Once it's been acknowledged, or pointed out to you as an individual, or as an institution, that you have unconscious bias, you, therefore, have an opportunity to learn and grow from that in order so that you are part of the solution rather than part of the problem."
The recent developments have not only stirred public debate but have also reportedly concerned King Charles, who is eager to resolve the feud that has marred his reign. "This feud has gotten so unseemly and out of hand, it's starting to overshadow his reign and the entire monarchy," the source continued. "He wants to heal the rift once and for all."
Despite the attempts at reconciliation, the controversy surrounding the royals' alleged comments continues to cast a long shadow. The resurfacing of these allegations through Scobie's book has reignited discussions on the complexities of race and bias within one of the world's most scrutinized families.
