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Title: Explosive Revelations in Omid Scobie’s Book “Endgame”: Royal Family Under Fire, Except Harry and Meghan
In the highly anticipated book “Endgame” by Omid Scobie, every member of the royal family is subjected to criticism, except for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
This raises questions about the motives behind such selective targeting.
A recent article by Hilary Rose in The Times sheds light on the explosive revelations that await readers in Scobie's book.
Rose commends Scobie's writing style, noting his ability to deliver sharp and snarky commentary.
She suggests that “Endgame” primarily focuses on the Sussexes, portraying their life in Montecito as a pursuit of privacy following their departure from the royal family.
Interestingly, Rose points out the irony in Meghan's claim of wanting to distance herself from the royal soap opera, considering her previous role as an actress in a soap opera.
The article highlights the close relationship between Scobie and the Sussexes, which they initially denied until it was revealed in court.
Meghan even provided briefing notes to an aide who met with Scobie during the writing of “Finding Freedom.”
Rose compares this to a hands-off approach, questioning the effectiveness of such a strategy by two individuals who should know better.
Scobie attempts to distance himself from the royal couple, claiming he hasn't spoken to them in years.
However, Rose reminds readers that he was present at Buckingham Palace when Meghan bid farewell as a working royal on Commonwealth Day in 2020.
The inconsistency in Scobie's claims raises doubts about his credibility.
The unfair treatment of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, also comes under scrutiny in Scobie's book.
According to Meghan, Scobie suggests that Kate spent more time talking about Meghan rather than engaging directly with her.
Rose finds this accusation odd, considering that part of Kate's role as a public figure involves smiling for photographers.
She emphasizes that Meghan's influence on the book is evident, as it attempts to project negative qualities onto William and Catherine.
Scobie's claims of deceptions, malice, and defensive posturing seem misplaced when applied to anyone other than Harry and Meghan, according to Rose.
She argues that it is the Sussexes who have caused damage to themselves and not the rest of the royal family.
Despite facing numerous challenges, the other members have refrained from retaliating.
The book also praises Meghan and Harry for their involvement in school runs, which Rose counters by highlighting that it is actually William and Catherine who perform this duty.
She questions the lack of evidence regarding Meghan and Harry's children, despite Scobie's assertions.
Rose further disputes Scobie's criticism of Catherine, stating that her ability to sublimate her authentic self is a quality befitting a future queen.
She suggests that privately, Catherine has a strong sense of self, but as a public figure, maintaining an enigmatic persona is expected.
Regarding claims of Charles' concern for Prince Andrew's mental health, Rose expresses skepticism, believing it to be an exaggeration.
She argues that Prince Andrew's troubles are largely self-inflicted.
While Scobie attempts to portray the monarchy as being in trouble if young people lose interest, Rose dismisses this notion, noting that young individuals eventually grow up and develop a deeper appreciation for the institution.
In conclusion, Scobie's book appears to contain a wealth of information centered around Meghan and Harry, with attempts made to twist the narrative and place blame on William and Catherine.
However, readers remain skeptical, given the knowledge already available about the couple's behavior, including allegations of bullying and a high staff turnover rate.
The publication of this book is unlikely to improve their reputations or pave a way back into the royal fold.