New Series 'Royal Spin' Sparks Worries About Royal Family Portrayal
Princess Kate has expressed significant concern over an upcoming TV series focused on the Royal Family, with Prince William stepping in to offer reassurance.
The new show, titled Royal Spin, is being developed by Omid Scobie, author of Finding Freedom and Endgame, both of which caused controversy within the Royal Family due to their claims about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The fictional series revolves around an American PR advisor who leaves her high-pressure job in Washington to take on a communications role at Buckingham Palace.
As the release date of the series remains undisclosed, Kate and William are reportedly worried about how the show might depict the Royal Family, especially considering the controversies sparked by similar shows like The Crown.
An insider told Closer UK: “The synopsis of the show mirrors Meghan and Harry's story while hiding behind the guise of a fictional drama, and Kate is incredibly worried about potential storylines.
“William has of course assured her that the public will see straight through it just like always.”
In Scobie’s most recent book, Endgame, the author claimed that Prince Harry was viewed as a “threat to the crown”, stating: “These are probably sad realisations that will be had far too late in the journey.
“In the eyes of some within the institution, Harry is a threat to the crown. His freedom to exert his own thinking outside of the confines of the institution has made him the enemy.”
The explosive book, released in August 2023, also alleged that Kate had never liked Meghan, with a source claiming that she “spent more time talking about Meghan than talking to her”.
While Kate and William have managed to rise above the claims in Scobie’s previous books, they worry that a TV series could reach a much larger audience.
The source explained: “Ever since Kate and William were told that the show had been bought by Universal, they’ve been caught up in a fresh wave of panic and dread about the impending bombshells and claims.
"It’s presented as fiction, but that doesn’t stop the possibility of some storylines being close to the knuckle and hinting at actual rows. They know it could still be a brutal exposé. William worries that Kate simply can’t take anymore.
“But he insists that he won’t reach out to his brother to question him about the show for fear it could be used as part of the storyline and paint him in an even more negative light. William is absolutely seething.”
A blurb for Scobie’s new book reads: “Young American politico Lauren O'Connell is plucked from the White House to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and help end the Royal Family's streak of bad press.
"But in an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, change isn't easy - or welcome.
"It turns out the Royal Household can be just as messy and confusing as Capitol Hill.
"Faced with never-ending culture clashes, displeased royal aides with intimidating titles, and risky new love interests, this fish out of water is determined to prove she's got what it takes - and might even find herself in the process.”
The show is being produced by Universal Television, which has described the series as a “fresh take that beautifully blends wit and romance.”
