Nobility - Withdrawn Royals book: author rejects responsibility
The author of the book "Endgame" about the British royals, Omid Scobie, which has been withdrawn in the Netherlands, denies responsibility for mentioning the names of two members of the royal family in connection with allegations. "I never submitted a book that had their names in it," Scobie told British broadcaster ITV.
Prince Harry (39) and his wife Duchess Meghan (42) had accused members of the royal family of speculating about the skin color of their then unborn children after they left the inner circle of royals. Harry insisted that, contrary to some reports, the accusations were not about racism, but about "unconscious prejudice". Nevertheless, the criticism made waves and prompted Harry's brother Prince William (41) to angrily state that his family was "not racist at all".
Two names were explicitly mentioned
Exactly who the accusations were directed at has been the subject of speculation ever since. However, two names were explicitly mentioned in the Dutch version of the Scobie book. The translation was subsequently withdrawn.
However, author Scobie was also unable to explain what exactly had happened. He was "just as frustrated as everyone else". The names were not only known to him, but also to other journalists, he emphasized.
Scobie also denied accusations of being Harry and Meghan's "mouthpiece". "I am not her friend," he said. He had never met Meghan privately for interviews and had never exchanged information with her.
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- Despite the withdrawal of the Dutch translation of "Endgame," the book has sparked controversy within the Royal Family in the United Kingdom, with two specific individuals named as the subjects of allegations.
- Controversy surrounding the book "Endgame" has reached the Netherlands as well, with the Dutch version being withdrawn due to explicit mentions of two members of the British Royal Family.
- The author, Omid Scobie, has firmly stated that he bears no responsibility for the inclusion of these names in the book, as he never submitted a version with their inclusion.
- The situation has left Scobie as frustrated as the general public, as he was aware of the names in question, just like other journalists covering the royal family.
- The withdrawal of the Dutch translation has added to the ongoing speculation about who exactly the allegations are directed at within the Royal Family.
- Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is one of the individuals named in the book, adding to the ongoing drama surrounding her relationship with the Royal Family and the monarchy.
- Despite the controversy, Scobie has denied any claims of being a "mouthpiece" for either Meghan or Prince Harry, stressing that he has never had private interviews with Meghan or exchanged information with her.
- The book "Endgame" and the controversy surrounding it have further fueled conversations about the changing dynamics within the Royal Family, particularly in the context of modern literature and global perception.
Source: www.stern.de
