Additionally, it is asserted that King Charles referred to Harry as "that fool" following the release of his Netflix documentary. These revelations come shortly after Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, reached out to King Charles to convey their well-wishes on his 75th birthday, marking their first conversation in six months. Reportedly, he received a video message from his grandchildren, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2. There were even speculations that Harry and Meghan might consider an invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham Palace if offered.
However, Royal expert Duncan Lham contends that the book's publication has dashed any hopes of reconciliation, essentially resetting the situation back to square one. There is now mounting pressure on Harry to distance himself from the book, a move that may be tempting for him, given recent efforts to soften his stance toward the Royal family. The timing of the book's release couldn't have been worse for Harry, as it has become his worst nightmare.
While Scobie insists he was not briefed by Harry and Meghan, Duncan believes that suspicions will linger about Meghan's involvement, particularly after her earlier claim of not contributing to Omid and Carolyn Durand's 2020 book, "Finding Freedom," which she later apologized for. Duncan asserts that public opinion may lean toward believing that Meghan played an indirect role in revealing some of the information Scobie has disclosed. There is also a prevailing sentiment in the palace that this situation carries Meghan's imprint.
Scobie has maintained that he spoke to individuals in Meghan and Harry's inner circle for his tell-all account, asserting that there are enough people close to the couple who are privy to the details. This has undoubtedly heightened Harry and Meghan's concerns about whom they can trust.
Duncan points out that Harry has always struggled with trust issues and, since relocating to California, has kept a very tight-knit circle of friends. Meghan, in particular, is likely to be even more guarded due to her past issues with her father, Thomas, and half-sister, Samantha. She meticulously guards her privacy, constantly weighing whom she can confide in and what consequences her words might entail.
In the book, Scobie claims that Charles and Meghan exchanged letters following the infamous Oprah Winfrey interview, allegedly revealing the identities of the two individuals Meghan asserted had raised concerns about Archie's skin color. Duncan notes that this development is unlikely to sit well within the palace, and while it remains to be seen whether Harry will be held personally responsible, it has resurrected the issue of alleged royal racism—a contentious matter that refuses to fade away.
Charles would have hoped that this issue was a thing of the past, with waters flowing under the bridge, but Scobie's book has reopened old wounds.
