In a tell-all book titled "Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival," royal expert Omid Scobie has shed light on the alleged tension between Prince William and Meghan Markle from the very beginning of her relationship with Prince Harry. According to Scobie, Markle's arrival into the royal family was seen as a "jolt to the system" by William, who was concerned that Harry was moving too fast with someone who had a vastly different upbringing and nationality. It was believed that their romance came at the expense of the family image, with serious blowback potential.
As the alleged tension between William and Markle became apparent to others, Harry accused his brother of not making Markle feel welcome. Leaks from the palace soon claimed that William "truly didn't like Meghan" because she was deemed "too opinionated." Scobie suggests that William shifted away from acting like a brother and instead became solely focused on his future role as the heir to the throne. Over the years, Scobie noticed a change in William's demeanor, describing him as having a harder and more worn-down attitude.
Scobie's book also delves into Kate Middleton's role within the royal family. He claims that Middleton sought the help of elocution experts in an attempt to sound “posher” than her husband, Prince William. Scobie reveals that the Middleton family strategically placed Kate at the center of William's world, urging her to enroll at St. Andrew's University instead of Edinburgh University. Scobie alleges that Kensington Palace never denied that Kate had elocution lessons, and friends have noted that her accent now sounds more posh and plummy than her husband's.
Scobie further criticizes Middleton, referring to her as “cold” and highlighting her alleged disregard for Meghan's cries for help while advocating for mental health causes. He claims that Middleton shivers whenever Meghan's name is brought up and alleges that the two have not spoken since 2019. Despite these criticisms, Scobie acknowledges that Middleton has earned the nickname “Katie Keen” and was liked by the late Queen Elizabeth II due to her coachable nature. He describes her as someone who glides under the radar and never challenges the system with public struggles or oversized aspirations. Scobie suggests that Middleton is comfortable in her role and willingly brings the necessary elegance and smile to her duties as a princess.
The book's most significant revelation, however, involves the alleged racist comment made by two unnamed senior royals about the skin color of Harry and Meghan's son. The Dutch translation of the book revealed these names, leading to the quick removal of copies from stores in the Netherlands. Scobie denies revealing the names in his book and blames the situation on a translation error.
Overall, Scobie's book provides detailed insights into the alleged tensions within the royal family, particularly between Prince William and Meghan Markle, as well as the dynamics and actions of Kate Middleton. These revelations have sparked public interest and raised questions about the challenges faced by members of the royal family and the monarchy's approach to outsiders.
