The relationship between Prince William and his father, King Charles, has reportedly grown stronger than ever, despite recent allegations made against them in a new book about the monarchy.

Friends close to both the 75-year-old monarch and his elder son have dismissed claims of a rift between them, as detailed in “Endgame” by Omid Scobie, a writer with close ties to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Sources reveal that their bond has actually improved since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle distanced themselves from the royal family and relocated abroad.

Although occasional tensions exist, the crisis caused by Harry and Meghan’s departure has brought William and Charles closer together.

“The crisis over Harry and Meghan really brought them closer together,” said one insider.

Another pointed to a significant moment captured in a Father’s Day photograph released in June 2020, taken by the late Princess Diana.

The image depicts Charles resting his head on William’s shoulder while William wraps his arm around his father.

This intentional release of the photograph signifies a strengthened relationship between the two men.

As one source noted, “These things don’t happen by accident.”

Despite the allegations made in Scobie’s book, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace staff have been instructed not to engage with or further publicize the claims.

Privately, some friends of the royal family have expressed outrage at the portrayal of the monarchy in the book, dismissing much of it as baseless.

The specific claims about the relationship between King Charles and Prince William have caused particular irritation.

The author cites a source who alleges that William believes his father is not competent enough, and that their leadership styles differ greatly.

Scobie characterizes their relationship as fractious, suggesting that distrust and simmering animosity are not new to their working dynamic.

However, aides of Prince William and Kate Middleton have recently indicated that one reason the couple has not yet visited certain key Commonwealth realms, such as Australia and New Zealand, is out of respect for the monarch.

While other members of the royal family, including Princess Anne and Prince Edward, have made trips to these countries, the increased publicity surrounding William and Kate’s visits could potentially overshadow the King’s own future visits.

This consideration demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a respectful relationship with Charles.

The book also makes claims about Kate Middleton, accusing her of ignoring Meghan Markle’s pleas for help and portraying her as cold towards those she dislikes.

Scobie writes, “This is a side of Kate that rarely gets written about.

Advocating for mental health causes and the mental health of mothers, for that matter, but ignoring her own sister-in-law’s cries for help seemed out of character for someone the public knew as sweet and easy to get along with.”

Furthermore, the book alleges that Queen Camilla rolls her eyes when topics such as veganism or gender identity arise.

However, friends of Camilla assert that she strongly believes in freedom of speech and often jokes about political correctness.

Last year, she criticized the rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books to conform to modern sensibilities.

At her 75th birthday celebration, she playfully addressed the audience, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, if I’m allowed to call you that.”

A decade ago, long before Harry and Meghan’s public engagement with gender-fluid individuals, Camilla engaged in a friendly conversation with a transgender person at an event in London, displaying her ease and charm.

Scobie’s book also makes several unverified claims, including the suggestion that William and other family members covertly leaked information to the press about Harry.

Additionally, the author alleges that Charles and Meghan exchanged letters following her interview with Oprah Winfrey, which supposedly revealed the identities of those who expressed concerns about the skin color of Meghan and Harry’s unborn child.

However, it is worth noting that the identity of these individuals was never disclosed in any of the manuscripts.

In a recent incident, copies of the book had to be withdrawn from sale in the Netherlands due to a mistranslation, further raising questions about the accuracy of its content.

Scobie, known for co-authoring “Finding Freedom,” a highly favorable biography of the Sussexes, suggests in “Endgame” that the monarchy is facing significant challenges.

He writes, “The new king is still dealing with the fallout from his inability to convene and command his own family.

His ineptitude surrounding the Harry and Meghan saga has effectively turned the couple into the disruptors they were feared to become in the first place.”

A recent poll commissioned by anti-monarchy group Republic indicates that support for an elected head of state has risen to 34%, while support for the monarchy stands at 52%.

Despite their differences, King Charles and Prince William have collaborated closely to modernize the monarchy during the new reign.

Their focus has been on adopting a more proactive approach, championing issues such as the environment and fostering unity among diverse communities.

However, their contrasting attitudes towards Harry and Meghan remain apparent.

Despite the couple’s betrayal, Charles has shown a willingness to extend the occasional olive branch, even taking a call from them on his 75th birthday earlier this month, although some speculate that it may have been a strategic move to boost the Sussexes’ public image.