However, Taylor's absence from the event raised eyebrows and led to a flurry of skepticism among fans. Some pointed out that she was on a global tour during the same period, with one fan, Jack Hardwick, highlighting that she had a show in Nashville on the same day as the coronation, which was scheduled for May 6th. This prompted questions about the possibility of Taylor being in two places at once and cast doubt on Scobie's statement.
Critics of the claim pointed out that it would be quite embarrassing to admit that her show got canceled due to scheduling conflicts, with one fan quipping, "Did Taylor Swift discover time travel to make it to the coronation?" Taylor, of course, couldn't have done it because she was indeed on tour in Tennessee.
It's worth noting that the motivation behind Meg and Omid's inclusion of this story in their book could be multifaceted. Some speculated that it was an attempt to show that even celebrities have their reservations or lack of respect for the royal family. However, fans saw through this and criticized the authors, with some suggesting that the story might be an attempt to cover up the fact that Taylor had declined Meghan's invitation to appear on her Spotify podcast.
Taylor's decision may have been influenced by her historical reluctance to make strong political statements, while Meghan is known for her political involvement. Additionally, Taylor has had her fair share of conflicts with streaming platforms, famously removing her music catalog from Spotify in 2014. She also has her own set of royal connections and friendships, including Katy Perry, Cara Delevingne, and Karlie Kloss, who attended the same Royal event. Her extensive social circle in England even extends to relationships with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
In essence, Taylor's choice to opt out of Meghan's podcast and potentially not attend the coronation concert could be attributed to a multitude of factors, including her busy touring schedule, political differences, past online controversies, and her own set of royal connections.Regardless of the reasons behind it, Taylor Swift's absence from the event created quite a buzz, adding to the ongoing drama surrounding Meghan and Harry's "Endgame" book.
Meanwhile, it appears that "Herod Delis Roy," the book in question, faced its own share of challenges. Just a day after its release, the hardback version of the book experienced a 50% price drop, going from £22 to just £1. This price reduction comes amid authorship denying responsibility for translation errors in the Netherlands, where the book was temporarily pulled from shelves. Plans are in place for a corrected translation to be available in bookstores on December 8th and on Amazon.
The book's release also led to a boycott and a barrage of one-star reviews online, with some readers expressing disappointment that it didn't reveal anything particularly new or groundbreaking. In light of these developments, it seems that Omid Scobie and Meghan Markle may be subscribing to the idea that any publicity is good publicity, even if it means making Harry upset and Meghan less than thrilled, particularly if it turns into fodder for satire on shows like "South Park" and other adult animated series.
