Author Omid Scobie has accused King Charles of being responsible for Meghan and Harry’s decision to sign a series of commercial contracts.
According to Scobie, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were forced to seek financial support elsewhere after their funds were cut off.
He suggested that if their finances had not been affected, they might have hesitated before entering into these deals.
It is worth noting that the King did provide financial assistance to the couple during their first year.
Additionally, he covered the expenses for Frogmore and even contributed to their wedding costs.
However, Scobie argues that the couple needed significant funds for their living arrangements and security.
After stepping down as senior royals and relocating to the US in 2020, Meghan and Harry signed contracts for various projects, including an £81 million five-year deal with Netflix and an £18 million contract with Spotify, which was terminated early.
These agreements led to Harry making damaging revelations about his father and brother in the Netflix series “Harry and Meghan” and his memoir “Spare.”
Scobie suggests that the couple became disruptors due to the King’s mishandling of their decision to leave Britain and their roles as senior working royals.
While other royals around the world had their titles stripped without complaint, Meghan and Harry are now raising concerns about the loss of privileges and benefits.
In his recently released book, “Endgame,” Scobie quotes Harry and Meghan expressing a desire to be heard but criticizes Charles for being stubborn.
According to Scobie, all financial support for the couple, including funding for their official security, was cut off in July 2020.
Previously, this support had been provided by Charles’s private income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate.
It is worth mentioning that Meghan had already been in negotiations for contracts prior to her relationship with Harry, as early as 2016.
The deals with Netflix, Penguin Random House, and Spotify were likely signed because these companies knew they would sell well and generate revenue, especially given the public’s interest in stories about the royal family.
Scobie’s comments imply that the couple’s ability to make money was solely based on selling their family’s private matters.
However, he then shifts blame onto King Charles and the British royal family, accusing them of being victims of the Harkles’ demands for financial compensation.
It seems they are blaming the royal family for their own decision to publicly humiliate and distance themselves from it.
The couple announced their departure without consulting the Queen, stating that they would continue to represent Her Majesty on a part-time basis while capitalizing on their royal titles abroad.
This behavior was met with disgust, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the Queen and an expectation that she would accept their terms.
This rejection by the Queen triggered anger and resentment, leading to the current situation.
In conclusion, Scobie’s remarks highlight the entitlement and questionable actions of Meghan and Harry.
While they may have faced challenges, it is unfair to place the blame solely on the royal family.
The couple made decisions that ultimately led to their current circumstances, and their attempts to shift responsibility onto others are misguided.