The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie, have finally been reunited after Prince Edward returned home from his two-week tour.
According to the court’s circular, Edward touched down at London’s Heathrow Airport on Sunday, having concluded his visit in Singapore on November 14th.
During his time in Singapore, he attended a reception for the Commonwealth Games Federation at the Swiss Hotel the Stamford.
Unfortunately, this meant that he missed his brother Charles’s private birthday celebration at Clarence House.
While Edward was away, the Duchess of Edinburgh dazzled attendees at the South Korean state banquet last Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Edward continued his travels, visiting New Zealand and Australia.
However, their reunion will be brief as Sophie is set to travel to Colombia from November 28th to December 1st at the request of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.
Despite the false accusations made by Omid Scobie and Meghan Markle in recent days, the Duke and Duchess remain focused on their work and continue to ignore the baseless claims.
However, after Omid attacked Edward and Sophie in his new book, their staff decided to speak up and defend the two royals.
In his book, Omid Scobie accused Prince Edward and Sophie of mishandling the fallout from Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview.
The couple, who were then known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex, were interviewed by the Telegraph and when asked about watching Harry and Meghan’s sit-down with Oprah, they jokingly responded, “Who is Oprah?
What interview?”
Sophie further commented, “If you’re not into chat shows, there’s no reason why you should know who she is.
Certainly not in this country.”
Omid Scobie interpreted these comments as a sign of ignorance and suggested that they portrayed the royal couple as out of touch or even bigoted.
He claimed that Sophie’s “Oprah gaffe” added to a series of recent screw-ups.
However, many argue that Omid is the one displaying ignorance, not Edward and Sophie.
It is unrealistic to expect everyone to be familiar with celebrities or public figures if they are not interested in that particular field.
Sophie’s response to Omid’s accusations was sharp and on point.
She emphasized that there is no obligation for someone to know who Oprah is if they do not watch or listen to talk shows.
This response resonated with many who appreciated her straightforwardness.
It is important to note that Oprah’s influence primarily lies within the realm of talk shows, and she may not have the reach or influence that she and others believe she possesses.
In conclusion, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have reunited after Prince Edward’s tour.
Despite facing false accusations from Omid Scobie and Meghan Markle, Edward and Sophie remain focused on their work.
The controversy surrounding their supposed ignorance of Oprah Winfrey highlights the unrealistic expectations placed on public figures.
Sophie’s response was applauded for its clarity and directness, reminding us that familiarity with certain celebrities is not a prerequisite for everyone.