Harry and Meghan Fire Back at Royal Author Over 'Deranged' New Book Claims

Harry and Meghan Slam Royal Author Over Explosive Book Claims

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have hit back hard against royal biographer Tom Bower, labeling his latest work a exercise in "deranged conspiracy and melodrama" after damaging extracts from his upcoming book were published by the Times.

What Does the New Book Claim?

In the forthcoming biography, Bower alleges that Queen Camilla privately told a close friend that Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry. The author also portrays Meghan as a "divisive agent" within the royal family, suggesting that the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, viewed her as a direct "threat" to the monarchy's stability.

Bower's book, titled Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family, features Harry and Meghan prominently on its cover. This follows his 2022 publication, Revenge: Meghan, Harry, And the War Between the Windsors, continuing what appears to be an ongoing focus on the Sussex couple.

Sussex Spokesperson Issues Sharp Rebuttal

A spokesperson representing Prince Harry and Meghan responded swiftly and forcefully on Saturday, accusing Bower of long having "crossed the line from criticism into fixation."

The statement read: "This is someone who has publicly stated, 'the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life,' language that speaks for itself."

The spokesperson went further, adding: "He has made a career out of constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met. Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him."

Tensions With William and Catherine Explored

The book's extracts also delve into the reportedly strained relationship between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales. According to Bower, William and Catherine grew increasingly "alarmed" by Meghan's presence, with the author claiming she resented Harry's slim prospects of ever ascending to the throne.

Bower further alleges that Prince Harry privately harbors fears that his brother, as the future king, holds the power to strip the Sussexes of their royal titles and effectively exile him from Britain.

Business Deals and the Invictus Games

The extracts also examine Harry and Meghan's commercial ventures following their 2020 departure from royal duties and relocation to the United States, including high-profile deals with Netflix and Spotify.

In a particularly pointed section, Bower references media coverage surrounding the Invictus Games — the sporting tournament Harry founded for wounded military veterans — dismissively referring to the event as "the Meghan Games," suggesting Meghan's presence overshadowed its original purpose.

A Pattern of Royal Controversy

Bower's latest claims are sure to reignite debate surrounding the Sussex family's fractured relationship with the wider royal institution. With the book yet to be officially released, the fierce response from Harry and Meghan's camp signals that the fallout from its publication is only just beginning.