In his assessment of the project, Bower emphasized the excitement and intrigue he's encountered, given the book's multifaceted subjects, including aspects of sex, fashion, celebrity, and wealth. While the Beckhams have carefully maintained their public image, they have not been immune to various scandals over the years, such as infidelity rumors, tax avoidance allegations, controversies over leaked emails expressing David Beckham's frustration about not receiving a royal honor, and more.
Despite the Beckhams' significant financial resources, Bower doesn't seem deterred and even suggests that any efforts to suppress the book would only motivate him further. He humorously adds that he wouldn't dream of writing anything negative, indicating the potential for some revealing insights.
The book, in part, addresses the strained relationship between the Sussexes and the Beckhams. Bower claims that Meghan Markle was concerned that their friends, the Beckhams, might overshadow them in the media. He further alleges that Meghan disapproved of the close friendship between David Beckham and Prince William, seeing it as potential competition.
Additionally, Bower suggests that Meghan had sought free clothing and accessories from Victoria Beckham's fashion label, which was against palace rules. Although David and Victoria had shown kindness to Meghan when she moved into Harry's Kensington Palace cottage in 2017, tensions reportedly arose due to suspicions that the Beckhams had leaked stories about Meghan's interactions with Victoria to the press.
Notably, Meghan and Harry did not invite the Beckhams to their wedding dinner, despite being asked to attend the marriage ceremony at St George's Chapel. This decision was seen as a significant snub. Bower characterizes it as a near-unforgivable insult, particularly since many Hollywood stars who attended the dinner were not close friends. Although David found the situation peculiar, he refrained from discussing it with Prince Harry.
The alleged discord between the Sussexes and the Beckhams intensified when David Beckham flew from Qatar to Boston during the World Cup to assist Prince William and Catherine with their philanthropic endeavors. This moment garnered media attention, as it appeared to overshadow an event hosted by the Sussexes in New York during the same weekend.
Most recently, tensions seem to have flared when the Beckhams hosted a star-studded celebration in Miami, Florida, following a last-minute goal by Lionel Messi for David's football team. Meghan and Harry were reportedly not on the guest list for the party. Bower suggests that Meghan's distancing from Victoria Beckham over the years may have affected her public perception, hinting that she might have fared better by emulating Victoria instead.
