Massive backlash has ensued over the couple's perceived "deafening silence" regarding the attacks on senior members of the royal family mentioned in Scobie's book. The Dutch translation of 'Endgame' implicated King Charles and Kate Middleton as the two royals alleged to have made remarks about the skin color of Prince Archie.
Despite Scobie attributing the names to a "translation error," Buckingham Palace is reportedly consulting senior advisers on the next steps for the royal family in response to the controversy.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams expressed his dissatisfaction with the Sussexes' silence, calling it the "elephant in the room." He took to Twitter, stating that their silence is "totally unsatisfactory" and questioning when the couple will address the allegations.
Fitzwilliams characterized the situation as a bizarre farce with damaging consequences for the Royal Family.
Harry and Meghan urged to end 'deafening silence' and defend Charles https://t.co/9VpAAbrCci via @MailOnline this is totally unsatisfactory. The “mouthpiece” of the Sussexes causes a sensation as names are leaked. They are still silent. Hypocrisy surely?
— Richard Fitzwilliams (@RFitzwilliams) December 2, 2023
In a series of tweets, the royal expert criticized the handling of the situation, emphasizing the potential damage to the reputation of the Royal Family and expressing sympathy for the courtiers faced with the challenges posed by the Sussexes and Scobie.
The grotesque Scobie “error” has become a bizarre farce which will have damaging consequences for the RF. They have won legal cases before. Anything they do gives oxygen to this poison, to do nothing means it sticks. The Sussexes are silent. This speaks too.
— Richard Fitzwilliams (@RFitzwilliams) December 2, 2023
Sources close to Harry and Meghan, cited by the Telegraph, insist that Meghan never intended for the names of the family members to be publicly identified, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding controversy. The situation continues to attract attention and raises questions about the Sussexes' response to the accusations made in 'Endgame.'
