In a shocking turn of events, Prince William is reportedly furious over a claim made by Omid Scobie, a close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, in his latest book "Endgame."
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The revelation has sparked a renewed rift between the two brothers, just when it seemed that relations were on the path to healing.
According to reports, Prince William is "absolutely seething" over a specific allegation in Scobie's book, which suggests that he refused to take Prince Harry's calls during the critical hours when Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly in her final moments at Balmoral last year. The claim, as highlighted by TalkTV host Kevin O'Sullivan, has taken the royal family and the public by surprise, especially given the recent efforts to mend the strained relationships within the family.
O'Sullivan shared the explosive news on his show, stating, "Harry and Meghan are distancing themselves from Omid Scobie's bombshell new book, which says principally that William refused to take Harry's calls in the hours leading up to the Queen's sad death. William is absolutely seethingly furious about this. He's just saying it's absolutely not true."
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The commentator expressed sadness at witnessing the deepening divide between the brothers, particularly since there appeared to be progress in bridging the gap between the Sussex camp and Buckingham Palace.
In the first excerpts of "Endgame," serialized by People magazine in the US, Omid Scobie alleges that Prince Harry was "kept in the dark" about the Queen's death. According to the biographer, Harry first learned about his grandmother's passing through a breaking news alert on the BBC News app, which arrived as his plane touched down.
According to reports by Express, Scobie writes, "When Harry’s plane finally touched tarmac twenty minutes later, he received a text from Meghan urging him to call ASAP followed by a breaking news alert via the BBC News app with the announcement of the Queen’s death."
The book further claims that Prince Harry pleaded with the Palace not to release an official statement on the Queen's death, expressing his desire to be with his family when the news broke. Scobie contends that the Queen "would have wanted Harry to know that she had died" before the public announcement.
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The explosive revelations in "Endgame" have reignited public interest in the royal family's internal dynamics and have cast a shadow over recent attempts at reconciliation. As the controversy unfolds, observers are left wondering about the future of the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry, and the potential impact on the wider royal family.
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has reportedly pleaded with her uncle Gary Goldsmith to tone down his upcoming memoir, fearing that it could spark more backlash from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been vocal critics of the Royal Family, especially of Kate and her husband Prince William, in their various media appearances and projects.
According to a report by Express, Goldsmith, who is the younger brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, is said to be preparing a “comeback” book that will address some of the claims made by Harry and Meghan, as well as share some private family details.
According to a royal insider, Kate is worried that her uncle’s book could reignite the tensions and animosity between the two couples, who have been estranged for a long time. The source told OK! magazine: “Kate has begged Gary to tone down his book and not to include anything that could upset Harry and Meghan.
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She knows they are very sensitive and easily offended, and she doesn’t want to give them any more ammunition to attack her family.”
The source added that Kate is also concerned about the impact of the book on the reputation and image of the Royal Family, as well as on her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
“Kate is very protective of her family and the monarchy, and she doesn’t want Gary to cause any trouble or embarrassment. She also doesn’t want her kids to be exposed to any negative publicity or controversy,” the source said.
Goldsmith, who is a millionaire businessman and an outspoken supporter of Kate and William, has previously slammed Harry and Meghan for their “disgraceful” and “disrespectful” behaviour towards the Royal Family. He has accused them of being “muppets” and “hypocrites” who are “cashing in” on their royal status while “trashing” the institution.
He has also defended Kate from Meghan’s allegations that she made her cry before her wedding in 2018, saying that Kate is “the most spectacular person” he has ever met.
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The insider claimed that Goldsmith will have Kate and Carole review his book before sending it to a publisher, in case they find anything too shocking or inappropriate. However, the source also said that Goldsmith will not hold back from giving his honest opinion and perspective on the royal drama, as he feels that he has a right to speak his mind and give his family a voice.
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