Controversy Surrounds Dutch Translation of Omid Scobie’s Book on the British Monarchy
New Book Pulled from Shelves
Copies of author Omid Scobie’s latest book, ‘Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival,’ have been removed from shelves in the Netherlands due to a translation error. The book, which explores the current state of the British monarchy and the dynamics within the royal family, reportedly contains a section that names a royal family member implicated in racially insensitive remarks about Prince Archie’s skin color.
Racism Allegations within the Royal Family
In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle alleged that some members of the royal family expressed concerns about the skin tone of their unborn son. These claims sparked a conversation about racism within the monarchy.
The Translation Error
Xander, the Dutch publishing house that released the translated version of ‘Endgame,’ acknowledged the error in a statement. The book has been temporarily removed from sale, and a revised edition will be published on December 8th.
Scobie Denies Naming Individuals
Omid Scobie, the author of ‘Endgame,’ clarified that none of the versions of the book he worked on contains the names of any individuals involved in the alleged conversation. He explained that two individuals had expressed concerns about Archie’s skin tone, but he would not reveal their identities due to legal reasons.
Controversial Remarks and Responses
During their interview with Winfrey, both Harry and Meghan declined to disclose the identities of the individuals who made the comments. Buckingham Palace issued a statement taking the allegations seriously and highlighting the importance of addressing such concerns privately.
Expanding Controversy
Update: There were earlier reports suggesting that only one royal family member was implicated in the conversation. However, subsequent remarks indicate that the translation implied the involvement of a second individual as well.
