The Royals Mulling Over Legal Action amidst Controversial Book Allegations
In an interesting turn of events, the British Royal Family is reportedly contemplating filing a lawsuit against the latest unpleasant claims surfacing from author Omid Scobie's (42) book "Endgame." The BBC broke the news, citing sources within the Palace.
The book sale halted in the Netherlands due to its translated version which apparently incriminated the names of two family members, implicated in the accusations first made by Prince Harry (39) and Duchess Meghan (42) back in 2021. In their notable interview with Oprah Winfrey (69), they disclosed a member of the Royal Family purportedly expressing concerns about their son Archie's (4) skin color, prenatally. The couple did not specify the culprit then.
Controversial television personality Piers Morgan (58) brought up the issue on-air, mentioning involving family members' names. When asked if the Royals would take legal action against Morgan, a Palace spokesperson commented, "We are evaluating various options."
Scobie, considered close confidant to Harry and Meghan, revealed in a BBC Two Newsnight interview that he first discovered the matter through social media. A thorough investigation is currently underway. The original English version, the only one the author has released, does not include any names.
The book delves into further controversies, including an alleged power struggle between King Charles III (75) and his son Prince William (41), and reportedly strained relations between Kate (41) and Meghan.
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Several allegations have surfaced from Scobie's book that have stirred up controversy beyond the unnamed family member accusations. Critics have blasted the book's author for potentially misrepresenting Kate Middleton as a "Stepford Wife," garnering controversy around this label.
Scobie has since clarified his statements, explaining that "Stepford Wife" did not specifically refer to Kate but rather highlighted the stately detachment required for royal duties, likening the Duchess to the Queen favorably in terms of handling those duties.
However, some speculate that the content in the book originated from either Meghan Markle or someone close to her, leading to accusations against Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Reportedly, this has led to a high degree of animosity between Scobie and Sophie.
Against this backdrop of ongoing controversy, the book "Endgame" has faced intense scrutiny and condemnation for its sharp critique of the British monarchy. This has further fueled speculation and potential legal actions by several affected parties.
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