In the wake of claims made in Omid Scobie's latest book, Endgame, King Charles is grappling with profound sadness.
According to a source speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the impact of these allegations has torn a hole in the trust being rebuilt between the monarch and the Sussexes after years of strife.
"The veiled allegations and leaks have once again shattered the trust with the family and the Sussexes," the source revealed. "Just as it seemed that Harry and Meghan were repairing relations with King Charles, attempting to move beyond the tumultuous history."
Sources indicate that the monarch was displeased to discover that the Dutch version of Endgame explicitly named two members of the royal family accused of making racist remarks about Meghan and Harry's then unborn child, Prince Archie.
Despite distancing themselves from Omid Scobie, often referred to as the couple's 'mouthpiece,' the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have yet to issue an official statement refuting the named individuals.
While Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have remained silent on the matter, rumors circulate that they are contemplating legal action against the claims. Meanwhile, Scobie asserts that his original English manuscript did not contain the names of the alleged racist royal family members.