The King has broken his silence for the first time since the release of a controversial new Royal book. On Tuesday, he embarked on a two-day visit to Dubai, which followed after Omid Scobie's book made a series of claims about the royal family. During his visit, King Charles had a bilateral discussion with Nigeria's President Bala Amedu. When asked how he was, the king, wearing a tan suit, responded, "I'm all right, thank you, just about having had a rather ancient birthday recently." Charles celebrated his 75th birthday on November 14th, participating in various public engagements and a private birthday party at Clarence House.
This meeting with Nigeria's president marked King Charles's first public comment since fresh controversy erupted over a royal race-related issue, allegedly disclosed in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's book, "End Game." In this version, names of the alleged Royal discriminators were revealed, with King Charles and Prince Katherine identified as the two Royals who allegedly made remarks about the potential skin color of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son before his birth.
In the UK, Tom Tugendhat, a member of the UK government, commended the dignity and grace of King Charles and Princess Katherine. He also addressed the lack of evidence for the claims against them, emphasizing that these were unproven rumors. Tugendhat praised the king's longstanding service to the country, both as Prince of Wales and as King, and regarded the allegations as mere rumors intended to disparage someone who had served with dignity and grace for many years.
Royal insiders have disclosed that Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace are in complete agreement regarding their response to the incident, which they find deeply unsettling. There's a prevailing sense of immense sadness and anger, as what has transpired is seen as a grave injustice to those involved. The King is taking the fallout from Omid Scobie's new book seriously and will consult with senior advisors next week to determine the family's next course of action. Among the options being considered are legal actions and potential title-stripping.
It's worth noting that Prince Harry and Meghan have not publicly commented against Omid Scobie's book, possibly due to concerns about the information Scobie may possess. However, it's important to clarify that both Harry and Meghan voluntarily stepped away from the royal family, and as such, some believe they are not entitled to any royal titles. Conversely, King Charles and Queen Camilla are addressed by their royal titles out of respect.
