New book on royal family hit for being ‘sympathetic’ to Harry and Meghan
Princess Diana’s biographer, Andrew Morton, has weighed in on the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The release of a new book titled Endgame by author Omid Scobie has received critical reviews from various sources, with claims that it portrays a sympathetic view of the couple. Reviews from The New York Times and The Independent highlight the book’s alleged similarities to a press release generated by a language model called ChatGPT.
Eva Wolchover, writing for The New York Times, criticized Scobie’s chapter on Harry and Meghan in the book, describing it as a press release cooked up by ChatGPT. The review expressed disappointment for readers hoping for more substantial insights, dubbing the chapter as nothing more than more gossip.
Meanwhile, Anna Pasternak’s review in The Independent noted that the book was unfailingly sympathetic to the couple but didn’t demonize Prince Charles or Camilla. Pasternak expected Scobie to lay into Charles and Camilla, but instead, she found that William was portrayed as the true royal villain.
Scobie’s previous book on Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from the royal family, published in 2020, was characterized as sympathetic and earned him the title of the couple’s ‘mouthpiece.’ However, Scobie claims that the royal family risks losing relevance and the crown if they don’t act swiftly. The article in The New York Times argued that as long as books like Scobie’s continue to sell, the royal family’s reputation will suffer.
The book also delves into Markle’s relationship with palace staff, with claims that some believed she deserved what was coming to her. Scobie attributes this sentiment to Markle’s failure to conform to the expectations placed upon women who marry into the royal family.
In conclusion, the new book Endgame by Omid Scobie has garnered criticism for being sympathetic towards Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Reviews have compared it to a press release generated by a language model, expressing disappointment in its lack of substantial insights. Scobie’s previous book drew scorn for its sympathetic portrayal of the couple’s decision to leave the royal family. The book highlights the potential risk to the royal family’s relevance and future if they do not take decisive action.
