In a recent turn of events, Buckingham Palace finds itself embroiled in a royal race row, following an intervention by Piers Morgan. During an episode of his TalkTV/Fox Nation show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, Morgan divulged the identities of two senior royals who were allegedly involved in making disparaging comments about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Archie. The revelation came in connection to a Dutch version of Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame. While Scobie denies ever identifying the individuals, Dutch publisher Xander is currently investigating the printing error and has recalled the copies of Scobie’s book from retailers.
Piers Morgan, known for his controversial remarks, argued that the British public has a “right to know” the truth behind these allegations. During a passionate monologue on his show, Morgan publicly named the accused royals and even shared a clip on his Twitter account, where he boasts a massive following of 8.7 million users. Surprisingly, most major UK publications have refrained from following suit and revealing the names of the implicated royals. Morgan expressed his outrage over this silence, questioning why the British people should be barred from knowing information that the Dutch are already privy to.
Morgan further accused Scobie of lying about not identifying the royals in his book. Although Scobie has chosen not to comment on the matter directly, he expressed his frustration during an interview with ITV’s This Morning, stating that he had never included the royals’ names in his version of the book. While the Mirror and The Daily Mail have reported that Buckingham Palace is considering various options, including legal action, the Palace has declined to comment on the situation at this time.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle initially made allegations regarding the comments about Archie’s skin color during their widely publicized interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021. They claimed that an anonymous member of the monarchy had expressed concern over how dark their son’s skin might be at birth. Notably, they explicitly exonerated Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh from any involvement. However, Endgame by Scobie contradicts Meghan’s original statement, alleging that it was not one, but two royals who made such remarks about Archie’s skin color.
Uncovering the Truth
As the storm intensifies around this race row, the public awaits the outcome of the investigations into the printing error and the truth behind the alleged comments. Regardless of the identities of the implicated royals, this controversy raises important questions about racism within the institution and the transparency that is owed to the British public. The issue at hand goes beyond mere gossip and delves into the responsibility of those in power to address systemic injustices. It remains to be seen how Buckingham Palace will handle the situation and whether this revelation will lead to lasting changes within the royal family.
The royal race row surrounding the alleged comments about Archie’s skin color has captured widespread attention and sparked intense debate. Piers Morgan’s revelatory actions have ignited a firestorm of public interest, leaving Buckingham Palace in a delicate position. As the truth unravels, it is crucial to remember the larger issues at play, including the fight against racism and the responsibility of institutions to address these concerns head-on. Only time will tell how this scandal will ultimately impact the British monarchy and its relationship with the public.