Despite Scooby's efforts, even the typically Sussex-friendly New York Times offers lackluster criticism, likening the "Endgame" chapter to a press release drafted by Chip PT, much like Prince Harry's travel memoir. The publication warns fans not to expect groundbreaking revelations, cautioning against anticipating anything beyond a rehash of well-known information due to what they describe as ruthless penmanship. While Scooby dedicates a section of the book to setting the record straight about the Sussexes' fallout with the royal family, it's acknowledged that other family members don't receive the same positive treatment as Harry and Meghan.
The book claims Marcus Anderson as the source for its content, asserting that Megan confided in him, and he filled in the details. The connection between Scooby and Anderson has been longstanding, with suspicions that Anderson played a pivotal role in transmitting information. Contrary to Scooby's efforts to present a positive image, the New York Times suggests that Marcus Anderson is the source of the final season's content.
Royal commentator Jenny Bond affirms that sources close to both Buckingham Palace and Prince William and Princess Kate provided information and accounts for the book. Expressing skepticism, Bond questions the credibility of such close friends openly discussing private matters with Scooby.
The Dutch translation of Scooby's book, released worldwide, introduces a controversial claim that King Charles made racist comments about Archie. However, King Charles states that UK law prevents him from disclosing details, raising questions about how the Dutch version seemingly reveals the identity of the royal involved. Chris Ship from ITV expresses confusion, highlighting the ambiguity surrounding how the Dutch translation could mistakenly name the royal if such details weren't present in the original English version. Additionally, it's worth noting that Prince Harry clarified in an ITV interview that he never explicitly accused anyone of being racist.
