Royal author Omid Scobie claims that Kate Middleton's recent editing mishap exposes "years of deceit" within the Royal Family's media engagement, suggesting a pattern of cover-ups and lies. The controversy arose after a heavily edited Mother's Day photo of the Princess of Wales was released by Kensington Palace, leading to widespread speculation and criticism. Despite Kate Middleton's apology, the palace refused to release the original photo, fueling further scrutiny and rumors surrounding the royal family.
Harry and Meghan's plans for a new Sussex.com website and a relaunch as a business and philanthropic entity emerged at the end of last year, following controversy surrounding allegations made in Omid Scobie's book. The couple's decision to use the Sussex.com domain has sparked accusations of betrayal and using their royal status for commercial gain, leading to potential tensions with the Royal Family. The website features Meghan's coat of arms and biographies for the couple, with insiders noting the absence of Harry's coat of arms and speculating on the reasons behind it.
Royal biographer Omid Scobie refuted a claim that Queen Elizabeth II was upset with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for using the name Lilibet for their daughter, citing an excerpt from Gyles Brandreth's book "Elizabeth" that portrayed the Queen's view of the name as a compliment. This comes after a royal aide's claim in a forthcoming book that the late monarch was "angry" with Harry and Markle for publicly stating she had approved the use of her childhood nickname for their daughter. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not publicly responded to the claim, and Buckingham Palace has not commented.
Meghan Markle may be dropped by her talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), due to the controversy surrounding Omid Scobie's new book. Royal expert Angela Levin suggests that WME is concerned about the potential repercussions of the book on the Sussexes' rebranding efforts. Levin also claims that Meghan has been advised by the agency to "stop moaning" as people are getting tired of it. The book, "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival," alleges that King Charles and Kate Middleton made racist remarks about Archie's skin color. The royals have not responded to the allegations, and Scobie has blamed a translation error for the controversy.
Kate Middleton put aside the recent race row involving Omid Scobie's book as she visited Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London to open a new Children's Day Surgery Unit. Dressed in a fitted navy suit, she interacted with young patients, including a nine-year-old girl named Hannah who showed her a drawing. Kate also met Tony Hudgell, a young boy who lost his legs due to abuse, and received flowers from a little boy. Despite the ongoing controversy, Kate appeared in her element and focused on her role as the "children's Princess."
Omid Scobie's book "Endgame" has dropped out of Amazon's top 100 bestsellers list, currently sitting at 139th place in the UK. Despite extensive media coverage and interviews, the book's ranking has fallen over 100 places in just three days. It now sits behind children's titles and other biographies and cookbooks. The Dutch translation of the book has been pulled after making controversial claims about Prince Charles, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry. Meghan Markle has not publicly defended the royals against accusations of racism.
King Charles and Queen Camilla attended church in Sandringham amidst the racism row engulfing the Royal Family. The couple appeared relaxed and business-as-usual, despite the allegations made in Omid Scobie's book Endgame. Buckingham Palace officials are set to meet with aides to Prince William for critical talks on how to handle the fallout. Charles is reportedly taking the situation seriously and will discuss it with senior advisers. The Palace is investigating the leak of letters between King Charles and Meghan Markle, but believes only a few people have seen them. Harry and Meghan have not publicly commented on the scandal, and there are calls for them to speak out.
King Charles reportedly expressed anger and disappointment towards his son Prince Harry after the release of the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," calling him "that fool." The docuseries, which delved into private family matters, caused frustration within the palace and overshadowed Charles' attempts to gain positive media attention. Despite the tension, Harry reportedly wants to improve his relationship with his father.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have remained silent after the Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's book "Endgame" named King Charles and the Princess of Wales as the royals accused of raising questions about the skin color of their son, Archie. TV host Piers Morgan defended his decision to identify the two members of the royal family, stating they were not guilty of racism. The Dutch version of the book was pulled from shelves, with the publisher dismissing it as a "translation error." The royal family is facing reputational damage, and Buckingham Palace is reportedly considering all options in response to the allegations.
Author Omid Scobie denies that the inclusion of names in the Dutch translation of his book, "Endgame," was a deliberate publicity stunt. The names of King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales, were mistakenly included in the Dutch edition, allegedly discussing the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan's unborn baby. Scobie claims it was an error and a full investigation is underway. The controversy has overshadowed the book's release, and Scobie has received death threats. The Dutch version has been temporarily withdrawn and will be re-released in a rectified version. Buckingham Palace is considering legal action over the naming of the two royals.
Piers Morgan has named the two senior royals accused of making comments about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie in a Dutch version of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame. The names were said to have been printed in error, and the Dutch publisher is investigating the mistake. Morgan believes the British people have a right to know and has shared the names on his show and Twitter. Buckingham Palace is reportedly considering legal action over the scandal, while Scobie denies ever identifying the individuals in writing.
Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Daniel of Sweden during their official visit to the UK. The royal couples posed together, looking cheerful despite the recent turmoil surrounding the publication of Omid Scobie's book, Endgame, which named two royals who allegedly made remarks about Archie's skin color. Scobie appeared on TV to defend the book and denied responsibility for the racism scandal in its Dutch translation. Meanwhile, the Dutch edition of the book had to be pulled from shelves due to the inclusion of the names. The Royal Family is considering legal action, and there are calls for Meghan and Harry to sue Scobie for a privacy breach.
Omid Scobie, author of the book "Endgame" about the UK monarchy, denies naming anyone involved in the alleged speculation about the skin color of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie. The Dutch version of the book reportedly names two members of the royal family, but the publisher has temporarily pulled the copies to rectify a translation error. Scobie, who edited and wrote the English version, states that he never included any names. In the book, Scobie quotes sources saying that Prince Charles exchanged letters with Meghan, clarifying that the remarks about skin color were not made with ill will. Meghan had previously mentioned the concerns about Archie's skin color in her interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's book on the British royal family, "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival," was temporarily pulled from bookshelves in the Netherlands due to an error that included the names of two royals allegedly involved in conversations about Archie's skin tone. Scobie, the author and royal reporter, clarified that the English version of the book did not contain any names. "Endgame" explores the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their senior royal roles and the strained relationship between Harry and his older brother, Prince William.
The Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's book, "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival," was temporarily pulled from bookshelves in the Netherlands due to an error that included the names of two royals allegedly involved in conversations about Archie's skin tone. Scobie, a royal reporter, claims to know the names but is unable to reveal them due to U.K. libel laws. The English version of the book overseen by Scobie does not contain any names. "Endgame" explores the aftermath of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their senior royal roles and the future of the British monarchy.
