Buckingham Palace Releases Video Debunking Omid Scobie’s Claims against Prince Edward

Buckingham Palace has responded to Omid Scobie's controversial claims in his latest book, “Endgame,” with a new video showcasing Prince Edward's public interactions.

Scobie's book targeted Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, with some of its harshest criticisms.

However, the palace seems to have subtly hit back at one of Scobie's claims.

In his book, Scobie alleged that a royal source had described Prince Edward as a massive germophobe.

The author further claimed that the prince actively avoided physical contact with others.

Yet, Buckingham Palace has released a video of Prince Edward visiting the Wharf Studios in Barking and Dagenham, East London, last week, contradicting Scobie's assertions.

During his visit, the prince shook hands with members of the public, proving that he is not the germophobe Scobie portrayed him to be.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who serves as a patron of the Production Guild, engaged with students from Make It Here, a film program in Barking and Dagenham, as well as runners and marshals involved in high-end television productions.

This interaction demonstrated Prince Edward's willingness to engage physically with those around him, further discrediting Scobie's claims.

Scobie also criticized Prince Edward and Sophie for their response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021.

Shortly after the sit-down aired, the Telegraph newspaper asked Edward and Sophie about their thoughts on the interview.

Sophie reportedly jokingly replied, “Oprah who?”

and questioned whether they had even watched the interview.

In “Endgame,” Scobie condemned Sophie's remarks, labeling her casually bigoted for taking a swipe at the prominent TV host.

However, it is important to note that Oprah Winfrey was not as well-known in the UK as she was in the United States during that time.

Scobie's attempt to portray Sophie's comments as discriminatory seems misguided, as her lack of familiarity with Oprah's work is understandable given the limited exposure she had in the UK at the time.

Scobie's book has faced widespread criticism, with Australian media writer Sophie Ellsworth describing it as a “hate fest” on the royal family.

Ellsworth expressed her disappointment, stating, “What a disaster it was…

It was just a hate fest on the royal family.”

She also questioned the credibility of Scobie's content, suggesting that readers should approach it with skepticism.

In conclusion, Buckingham Palace has released a video refuting Omid Scobie's claims about Prince Edward's alleged germophobia.

The video showed the prince engaging with members of the public, contradicting Scobie's portrayal.

Additionally, Scobie's criticism of Sophie for her response to the Oprah Winfrey interview appears unfounded, given the limited exposure Oprah had in the UK at the time.

Overall, Scobie's book has been met with criticism and skepticism from various sources.