Veteran Royal reporter Phil Dampier finds it hard to believe that such an error could occur solely due to translation issues. Michael Cole, an expert, even speculates that it might be a deliberate publicity stunt to boost book sales. Scobie, in a statement, acknowledged the error in the Dutch version and assured correction, but the Netherlands publisher, Xander RADS, merely referred to it as an error without specifying it as a translation issue.
This discrepancy in explanations raises doubts among some commentators. Dampier expresses skepticism about the translation error, emphasizing that the Dutch publisher did not explicitly claim it was a translation problem. He suggests taking Scobie's statements with caution, citing past instances where he admitted to lying.
The controversy surrounding the book has prompted some to question Scobie's integrity and motives. Dampier points out that Scobie has a history of hyping up publicity and notes that the book's content appears biased against certain members of the royal family.
Recent revelations suggest that Tumblr users have found evidence indicating Scobie was responsible for handling the translation of his book, not the publisher. Last year, Scobie announced he had contracted endgame for World English rights, leaving foreign translation responsibilities in his hands. This could explain why the Dutch publisher did not attribute the error explicitly to a translation issue, indicating a possible discrepancy in Scobie's account.
As the controversy unfolds, questions about the transparency of the book's handling and the credibility of its content continue to circulate, overshadowing its initial publicity.
