Prince Harry Spotted with Childhood Friend Amidst Backlash over Book Revelations

Prince Harry, amidst the ongoing backlash over his explosive book revelations about the British Royal Family, was seen spending quality time with his childhood friend, Nicky Scott.

Scott, who featured prominently in the Royals' bombshell Netflix series, was photographed alongside Harry at the renowned botanical garden, Ganowelska Lotusland, on Friday, January 20th.

According to Hello Magazine, Ganowelska Lotusland is considered one of the world's finest gardens.

Both Harry and Scott were dressed for the winter weather, with the Prince donning a stylish blue puffer jacket and grey trousers, complemented by a hat.

Scott, on the other hand, sported a grey jacket, jeans, and sunglasses perched atop his head.

Notably, both friends were seen carrying flasks, while Harry also had three books in his possession, fueling speculation about his reported four-book deal with Penguin Random House.

The sighting of Harry and Scott together comes at a time when the world is still reeling from the impact of Harry's incendiary book, “Spare,” which has become a publishing phenomenon.

The book sold a staggering 1.4 million copies on its first day of release, making it the biggest success in recent publication history.

Scott, who appeared in Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix show, “Harry and Meghan,” first crossed paths with the Royals when they were just 13 years old.

However, doubts have been raised about the timing and location of the photograph.

Some speculate that the picture may have been taken months ago or at a different place altogether.

This theory is supported by the fact that Ganowelska Lotusland is closed from mid-November to mid-February.

Questions have also arisen regarding Scott's involvement with the Netflix series.

It has been noted that unlike other interviewees, Scott's last name was not displayed during his appearance.

Instead, he was simply referred to as “Nicky, Harry's childhood friend.”

This has led to speculation about the true extent of Harry and Scott's friendship and the reasons behind Scott's participation in the documentary.

One theory suggests that Scott may have flown to California specifically to film his segment for the Netflix series, which could have been shot in the fall before the gardens closed for the season.

The books carried by Harry might have been Christmas presents.

However, it is unlikely that the gift shop would have been open during the off-season, as it requires staff to operate the sales registers.

Critics argue that Scott's limited involvement in the series raises questions about the authenticity of his friendship with Harry.

They question why he was the only friend from England to appear on screen and why he only discussed their time together at Eton, without mentioning any moments spent outside of school.

Skeptics suggest that Scott may have been strategically positioned to support Harry and vouch for him in the documentary, amid growing media scrutiny and allegations of Harry's playboy lifestyle.

Harry and Meghan's decision to highlight their friendship with Scott may be an attempt to counter claims made by Harry's former friends, who have started speaking out about his past behavior.

By showcasing Scott as a close and loyal friend, the couple aims to convey that Harry has genuine friendships and support, despite the revelations made in his book.

While Meghan has faced criticism for her involvement in the book's promotion, some speculate that Harry may be financially contributing to the publicity efforts this time around.