Scobie, known to be close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, alleges that the King has his shoelaces ironed for him. He also claims that Charles prefers to have exactly one inch of toothpaste squeezed onto his toothbrush as part of his bedtime routine. Despite these assertions, the impeccably dressed King appeared undisturbed as he purposefully made his way to St. Mary Magdalene Church on that Sunday morning. He greeted the vicar and the head of the service with a warm disposition.
An excerpt from Scobie's book, "Endgame," published in The Sun, reads, "When laces get even the smallest bit threadbare, a staff member must quickly switch them out with a freshly ironed pair. There's even a rumor that Charles likes to have someone squeeze exactly one inch of toothpaste onto his toothbrush as part of his bedtime routine."
Other claims leaked from the book suggest that the Monarch referred to Prince Harry as "that fool" when Harry revealed details of the family's feuds in a Netflix documentary. Despite these allegations, Buckingham Palace has remained silent and continued with its normal operations. Palace officials have expressed their disdain for the unsubstantiated claims made by both Omid Scobie and the Sussexes.
In fact, much of the information about Charles and Scobie's book appears to have been sourced from Christopher Anderson's book, "King Charles III." The mention of toothpaste and shoelaces has been in the public domain since at least 2018, and the issue was addressed by one of Charles's biographers back in 1990. During that time, when Prince Charles had a disabled arm due to an injury, his valet had some extra duties, such as putting toothpaste on his brush. However, this context was omitted in the portrayal presented in the book.
Despite the controversy, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have remained resolute in their strained relationships with members of the royal family. Tensions continue to run high, with public attacks on the Royals. Palace protocol dictates no response, leaving figures like Kate Middleton unable to engage in a public rebuttal. However, the Prince and Princess of Wales appear to have garnered public support by adopting a "keep calm and carry on" approach. Their decision not to engage in public disputes has backfired in the eyes of public relations experts, who believe that their poised, mature, and dignified response has resonated positively with the public. This approach has allowed them to rise above the drama and maintain their public image effectively.
