A Dutch translator, Saskia Peters, who worked on Omid Scobie’s controversial book, has come forward to assert that the names of two royals at the center of a racism scandal were indeed included in the manuscript she received.
Peters insisted that she did not add the names to the Dutch version of the book, titled “Endgame.”
She emphasized that as a translator, her role was simply to translate the content before her.
According to her, the names of the accused royals were clearly present in black and white, and she merely fulfilled her duty by translating the book from English to Dutch.
Interestingly, Peters’ claims contradict Scobie’s statement on ITV’s This Morning, where he denied including the names of the two royals when submitting the completed manuscript to his publisher.
Scobie firmly asserted that he never submitted a book containing those names.
However, media organizations such as The Guardian and The Times widely identified the pair as King Charles and Catherine.
Consequently, 5,000 copies of the book, known as “Final Battle,” were withdrawn from sale in Holland and pulped.
Bookstores were instructed to remove the paperback from their shelves and return it to the publisher.
Fortunately, the book is set to be available for sale again next week.
The revelation of the names initially occurred during TV presenter Piers Morgan’s evening show.
Mrs. Peters appeared visibly shocked and nervous about the firestorm her translation had ignited.
She did not disclose when she received the manuscript from the Dutch publisher, Zandert Uitgevers.
Peters mentioned that the pages were divided between herself and fellow translator Nelly Korkala van Rijsbergen for transcription.
When informed of Scobie’s denial regarding the inclusion of the names in his manuscript, Peters expressed confusion, stating that she couldn’t understand why he would make such a claim.
She further revealed that this was the first time she had encountered such a situation during her many years as a translator.
Clearly distressed, Peters indicated that she did not wish to discuss the matter any further.
The royal family is reportedly outraged by the inclusion of the much-loved royals in this controversy.
Buckingham Palace is said to be exploring all options and seeking emergency legal advice regarding these damaging allegations.
A senior palace source suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan should pursue an injunction against the Dutch versions of the book, demonstrating their commitment to resolving the issue amicably within the family.
Royal expert Phil Dampier voiced his uncertainty about the claims, expressing his disbelief that either of the accused individuals could be considered racist.
Meanwhile, legal expert Mark Stevens proposed that Harry and Meghan should sue Scobie for breaching their privacy, asserting that obtaining an injunction against the person who violated their confidence would demonstrate their desire to keep this matter out of the public domain.
During a climate change event in Dubai, King Charles evaded questions about the controversy.
When asked about his well-being by Nigeria’s President Bola Amad Tinubu, he responded with a casual “I’m alright, very much just about,” followed by a reference to his recent birthday celebration.
In conclusion, the Dutch translator’s revelation contradicts the author’s denial, leading to the withdrawal of thousands of copies of the book from sale.
The royal family is reportedly united in outrage, with Buckingham Palace considering legal action.