The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are reportedly still hurt by the ongoing controversy surrounding their children’s titles.
According to a new book by royal biographer Omid Scobie, the couple remains scarred by the row over Prince Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet’s royal titles.
Despite their contentment with their life in California, the issue continues to affect them deeply.
Scobie’s book, titled “Endgame,” sheds light on the situation, stating that conventionally, the children’s titles should have automatically changed when King Charles ascended the throne.
However, the monarch initially avoided the subject and only assured Prince Harry that he would make it official in early 2023.
The book reveals that the matter was later mentioned to Prince Harry by King Charles’s press secretary.
The delay in updating the children’s titles on the Buckingham Palace website reportedly led Prince Harry and Meghan to compare their experience to that of Prince William and Princess Kate.
A close friend of the Sussexes shared with Scobie that they find it difficult to feel comfortable with how their children are treated in comparison to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
However, the book has received criticism for mainly rehashing existing information and portraying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as royal martyrs.
It suggests that they were forced to expose the alleged ill-treatment they faced behind palace walls because King Charles refused to apologize.
The book begins with a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her dedication to service and ability to unite the nation and the world during times of crisis.
Scobie uses this tribute to contrast Charles, depicting him as interfering, unenthusiastic, and tainted by scandal, ultimately questioning his suitability for the role of king.
Furthermore, the book delves into Meghan Markle’s reported resentment over the differential treatment of Prince Archie compared to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Scobie claims that Prince Harry believed his son faced more security threats but received less security than the children of Prince William and Princess Kate, who had a larger security team.
After stepping back from the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had to explore new avenues for work and income.
They secured deals with Netflix and Spotify, although their overall success was limited, with their docuseries “Harry and Meghan” being the most notable project.
However, Scobie suggests in his book that Meghan Markle could potentially follow in the footsteps of American TV cook and personality Martha Stewart.
Despite their efforts to maintain influence, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be losing their appeal among American fans.
Omid Scobie’s highly anticipated book on the royal family, “Endgame,” received minimal TV coverage and only sporadic mentions on social media.
This lack of attention implies that the Sussexes’ popularity may be diminishing.
In another revelation, Scobie’s book claims that Prince William and Prince Harry eventually accepted Camilla as part of their father’s life, despite initial hesitancy.
The author describes Camilla as an anchor for King Charles, which led his sons to embrace her presence.
Previously, there was resistance from the palace towards accepting Camilla before her marriage to Charles.
Lastly, Prince William and Princess Kate’s relationship remains strong despite the onslaught of damaging claims made by Prince Harry in his autobiography, “Spare.”
In his memoir released earlier this year, Prince Harry expressed his feelings of being the spare to his older brother’s heir, raising questions about how the Waleses would raise their own two younger children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
However, Scobie’s latest book, “Endgame,” highlights an inside source who affirms that William and Kate will always support each other, regardless of the challenges they face in parenting their younger children.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to be affected by the controversy surrounding their children’s titles.
Omid Scobie’s book provides insights into their feelings of hurt and compares their experiences to those of other members of the royal family.
It also explores the couple’s endeavors outside of the royal sphere and the potential decline in their popularity among American fans.
Additionally, the book delves into the acceptance of Camilla by Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as the strength of Prince William and Princess Kate’s relationship amidst the challenges they face as parents.