Evers, a Dutch journalist known for being the first to reveal the names of individuals within the Royal Circle allegedly involved in discrimination, meticulously dissected the extensive alterations made to Scobie's explosive tome. He used Twitter as his platform to highlight the stark differences between the newly published version and the original edition, which has since been removed from Dutch bookshelves. What stands out the most is that the revised book no longer discloses the identities of the two family members who allegedly expressed concerns about the skin color of Prince Archie. This omission speaks volumes about the book's reliability and the extent to which Scobie may have been willing to sanitize the truth.
It's almost as if Meghan Markle herself had taken a red pen to the manuscript and erased potentially embarrassing details. Evers goes on to reveal that references to Scobie's sources have been systematically replaced with mentions of BBC News. This calculated move raises questions about the reliability of these sources and whether they were perhaps coerced into silence, casting doubt over the authenticity of the book.
The revisions in Scobie's book didn't stop there; they extended to issues concerning people of color and the historical context discussed within the book. It appears as though the original content may have been deemed too explosive or inconvenient, leading the author to sanitize it to fit a more favorable narrative, presumably one that Meghan Markle would find suitable.
Evers goes beyond surface-level alterations and uncovers modifications to titles within the book, including the transformation of "Queen Camila" to "Queen Consort Camila" and the alteration of "Catherine" to "Kate." These changes underline the extent to which the text has been manipulated to align with a particular agenda, suggesting the heavy-handed influence of the Sussex Camp.
Furthermore, Evers suggests that these textual changes undoubtedly bear the fingerprints of the Sussex Camp, insinuating that sources close to Harry and Meghan provided different quotes for the modified version, reinforcing suspicions that the couple sought to manipulate the narrative to their advantage.
The Dutch version of "Endgame" also underwent a troubling simplification process, marked by questionable choices, particularly in relation to Prince Charles. Scobie had initially denied naming individuals in the book, and these revelations expose contradictions and the need for transparency.
Photographs of Scobie have emerged since the publication of his controversial book, showing him dressed casually in a flannel button-down shirt and corduroy trousers, leaving the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood in what appears to be haste. It's unclear whether he sought to evade lingering questions about the book's controversy.
Scobie had attempted to shift blame onto the publisher, implying that the firm had worked on an early unapproved version of his book. He suggested that the translation would be updated for the final version. However, the publisher quickly refuted these claims, publicly asserting that Scobie's account was factually incorrect.
In addition to Evers' revelations, a source provided insights through a blind item, shedding light on the challenges Scobie faced in promoting his book. Despite employing various PR tactics and generating scandals, Scobie's book failed to secure a spot in the top 10 for its first week. This raises concerns that he may not earn enough to repay the advance for quite some time, as authors typically receive royalties only after their book sales surpass the amount of their advance.
Moreover, if Scobie had a royalty-sharing agreement with his co-author Meghan Markle, it could further complicate matters. The source speculates on Scobie's future prospects, questioning whether there is a market for an author who has faced controversies and presents a potential risk to future financial backers.
