Palace Contemplates Options as King Charles and Catherine Named in Archie’s Skin Color Controversy

The royal family finds itself engulfed in a storm of controversy as allegations made by Omid Scobie continue to reverberate.

Despite attempts to dismiss Scobie's claims, headlines are emerging that suggest otherwise.

The latest reports indicate that Pallets, an organization associated with the royal family, is considering its next move after King Charles and Catherine were implicated in the row over Archie's skin color.

These allegations first surfaced two years ago, prompting the palace to dismiss them as mere fiction.

However, they have resurfaced once again after being published in a Dutch translation of Scobie's new book.

While Queen Elizabeth II has long been a proponent of the “never explain, never complain” approach, there have been instances where action was deemed necessary.

In fact, Her Late Majesty took legal action against the Sun twice for copyright infringement.

The first incident occurred in 1988 when tensions between the royals and the tabloids were particularly high.

The Sun had published a stolen photograph, not the one in question, featuring Sarah, Duchess of York, and Princess Beatrice.

This photo was intended for use on the royal family's Christmas card that year.

An out-of-court settlement was reached between the palace and the newspaper.

The second incident took place in 1993 during another period of strained relations between the royals and the tabloids.

The Sun paid £200,000 to charity as part of an out-of-court settlement after publishing a leaked text of the Queen's Christmas broadcast.

These events, while significant at the time, pale in comparison to the current controversy surrounding Archie's skin color.

Buckingham Palace has notably refrained from outright denying the existence of written communications between Meghan and Charles on this matter.

This silence is likely due to the potential consequences of denying their existence.

If the palace were to deny the letters and they were later proven to exist, Meghan could leak them through a third party to expose the royal family as liars.

This situation presents a dilemma for Buckingham Palace.

The existence of some form of communication between Meghan and Charles regarding Archie's skin color is implied by their silence.

However, the contents of these communications remain unknown.

Meghan would likely only release select pages of the letters to prove that she had discussed the topic with Charles, leaving room for speculation among the public.

The ball is now in Buckingham Palace's court, and it is up to King Charles to determine the next move.

A poll conducted on Twitter revealed that a majority of respondents believed the king should sue Scobie for his mistakes in the Berlin Game.

However, pursuing legal action may prove challenging as it would require demonstrating malicious intent on Scobie's part.

In the midst of this controversy, attention has turned to Saskia Peters, one of the translators accused by Scobie of making a mistake in his book.

Peters, who was simply doing her job, has become an unintended victim in this situation.

The complexity of book publishing companies and the various stages involved make it difficult to pinpoint ultimate responsibility.

A lawsuit would also risk exposing the contents of the letters between Meghan and the king to the public.

Even if the letters do not mention specific individuals, the fact that Charles engaged in correspondence with Meghan on this matter could be seen as a negative reflection on him.

Furthermore, if the king chooses to remain silent, it may be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the claims, which could further damage the monarchy's reputation.

The silence of Harry and Meghan in similar situations can be viewed differently, as Scobie has repeatedly emphasized their irrelevance to the future of the monarchy.

However, when it comes to Charles, remaining silent may imply consent, which is not a favorable position for him.

In a surprising turn of events, the Duke and Duchess of Sausages, as they have been nicknamed, will not be attending the Duke of Westminster's wedding due to the ongoing royal rift.

This exclusion comes as a blow to Harry and Meghan, especially considering that Hugh Grosvenor is also Prince Archie's godfather.

The situation becomes even more complicated when it is revealed that Prince George cannot have a godfather exclusively for himself, as Harry chose the same godfather for his firstborn out of jealousy towards William.

These developments have sparked discussions among royal enthusiasts, with opinions divided.

As this saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Buckingham Palace and King Charles will navigate the complexities and potential repercussions of this controversy.

The impact on the monarchy's reputation and the relationships within the royal family cannot be underestimated.