Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her first public appearance since the release of Omid Scobie’s controversial book, Endgame.
The sighting took place in Santa Barbara, just a short distance from her Montecito mansion.
The 42-year-old Duchess was seen beaming in the Californian sun on Monday, dressed in black leggings, a long-sleeved black top, and a stylish green baseball cap.
Notably, she completed her casual ensemble with a pair of New Balance 327 sneakers, priced at £79 ($100), and her preferred crew sunglasses, which retail for about £315 ($400).
All eyes have been on Meghan and Prince Harry following the allegations of racism made in Scobie’s book.
In the Dutch translation of Endgame, two members of the Royal Family were accused of discriminatory behavior.
Scobie himself has faced criticism for his interview tactics, as he claimed not to have named the individuals involved in the race row during the television discussion.
This morning, co-host Craig Doyle questioned the journalist about this discrepancy, highlighting the public’s confusion over the identification of the two royal figures in the Dutch edition of the book.
On the day of its release, copies of Scobie’s book were swiftly removed from shelves in the Netherlands when it was discovered that two members of the Royal Family had been named as expressing concerns about the skin color of Harry and Meghan’s son.
Piers Morgan, a renowned broadcaster, openly revealed their identities on his talk TV show, arguing that the British public deserved to know since Dutch readers were already aware.
Mail Online later claimed to have found the translator responsible for the Dutch edition, who confirmed that the names were indeed included in the book and were not added by the translator.
Endgame alleges that the names of the royals were mentioned in letters exchanged between Meghan and the King.
Media lawyer Mark Stevens urged the Sussexes to take legal action to halt the further dissemination of this information.
Stevens, a partner at Howard Kennedy law firm, expressed surprise that Harry and Meghan had not sought an injunction if they truly valued their privacy.
He called on them to prevent Omid Scobie or anyone else from revealing this sensitive information.
Doyle pressed Scobie for an explanation of how the names ended up in the Dutch version of Endgame, stating that it was highly unusual to accidentally include such details and dismissing the possibility of mistranslation.
He suggested that it seemed like a marketing ploy to boost book sales, which he understood from a business perspective.
Scobie responded by clarifying that he only wrote the English language version of the book and did not have control over its translations.
He expressed his frustration, emphasizing that this information was not exclusive to him and that journalists across Fleet Street had been aware of the names for a long time.
He maintained that he had never submitted a version of the book containing the names in question, reiterating his limited role in the process.
As the Royal Racism scandal continues to unfold, Meghan Markle’s public appearance demonstrates her resilience and determination to carry on with her daily life.
Despite the controversy surrounding Scobie’s book, the Duchess remains focused on her commitments and responsibilities.
The world watches eagerly to see how the Royal Family will respond to these serious allegations and whether any legal action will be taken to address the situation.