In Scobie's "Endgame," a literary work that delves into the lives of the Sussexes and the royal family, it is purported that Princess Eugenie, the offspring of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, sought information about her grandmother's condition by reaching out to her cousin, Prince Harry. This alleged correspondence occurred as Prince Harry rushed to Balmoral Castle, the Queen's residence, in an urgent attempt to be by her side before her passing. Unfortunately, Queen Elizabeth passed away before Harry's arrival.
It's worth noting that the royal family comprises eight descendants, and Prince Harry was not the only one considering the suitability of his sudden arrival at Balmoral. It's possible that he planned to take the initial flight departing the following morning.
According to Scobie's book, Princess Eugenie, a close friend of the Sussexes who has maintained a relationship with them since their move to Montecito, sought updates on the Queen's health beyond what had been officially disclosed. However, questions arise as to why Princess Eugenie would turn to Prince Harry for health updates, particularly considering his limited communication with the Queen during her final moments and his decision to reside outside the United Kingdom to maintain a professional distance from the royal family.
Additionally, Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie's father, was en route to meet the Queen, providing firsthand knowledge from within her own family. Scobie goes on to assert that Prince Harry failed to secure a flight with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, which is inaccurate. The entire family, including Sophie, Countess of Wessex, was ensured seats on the flight. Prince William can even be seen in a video accompanying the family to Balmoral after disembarking from the aircraft at Aberdeen Airport.
Following this, Prince Harry embarked on a private jet journey to Aberdeen independently of Meghan. Notably, Harry boarded his aircraft at Luton Airport, while the remaining members of the royal family disembarked at Northolt.
Furthermore, Prince Harry has claimed that he was not personally informed by the family of the Queen's passing; instead, he received a phone alert regarding the matter. This adds complexity to the rationale behind Princess Eugenie's request for health updates from Harry.
In addition, a close acquaintance of Princess Eugenie expressed her displeasure at being coerced into reading Scobie's book. Scobie, who has recently gained prominence as a royal correspondent, has been criticized for lacking credible royal sources and being seen as Meghan Markle's spokesperson. As a result, there have been numerous inaccuracies and a perceived bias in favor of Harry and Meghan, while senior working royals have been portrayed unfavorably.
Prior to this, there were speculations that Meghan promptly contacted Omid Scobie following the return of Prince William and Prince Charles from their visit to the Queen on her deathbed. Questions have been raised about whether Scobie is revising history to portray Harry and Meghan as courageous, kind, and caring victims of a vengeful family, or if he is using this book to present a skewed account of events that emphasizes victimhood narratives. Critics argue that the book exploits the demise and funeral of the late Queen to advance these narratives.
