Has Omid Scobie FINALLY admitted he DID name the ‘royal racists’? Royal author confirms an ‘early and uncleared text’ of his book Endgame was sent to Dutch publishers who included the names in their translation

Omid Scobie today finally admitted for the first time that he actually wrote the names of the so-called “royal racists” in an “early” version of Endgame.

I write for the newspaper iThe Sussexes’ favorite royal reporter has once again blamed a Dutch publisher for a scandal that has led to Buckingham Palace considering legal action.

But he admitted that translators in the Netherlands were sent an “early” manuscript that was never updated to the final version, which was scrutinized by lawyers. He also said this week that “Endgame” was written “at lightning speed.”

The Dutch translation of the book was removed after it mentioned Charles and Kate because members of the royal family allegedly asked what color Prince Archie’s skin might be.

Mr Scobie said: “Without my knowledge at the time, an early and unpolished text was provided to the Dutch publisher so that they could begin work on the translation, on the understanding that their translation would be updated to reflect the final version of the book. I have officially submitted.”

He added: “To be clear, the only publisher I worked with directly was a publisher covering the US and UK. I spent almost two months with independent UK solicitors and in-house counsel to ensure that every detail of the finished book was legally sound.”

The names of King Charles and the Princess of Wales appeared only in the Dutch version, and Mr Scobie swore on his life – and the lives of his family – that selling more books was not a publicity stunt.

The author has been described as Meghan’s mouthpiece, but neither she nor Harry have yet to come to the royal family’s defense over the deeply damaging allegations of racism.

In today’s column, entitled “The backlash in the final shows how unwilling we are to confront racism”, Mr Scobie also called on King Charles to use his reign to confront the royal family’s links to slavery.

He said: “The failure to meaningfully examine the Royal Institution’s historical ties to slavery (and the impact its legacy had on the country) or to have serious conversations about the Royal Institution’s failure to protect its only family member of color sends a clear message that the problems are simply does not matter”.

He added: “Rather than properly addressing all issues in a sincere attempt to modernize and better reflect the diversity of the country they serve, the royal family continues to cover up issues and more.”

Scobie’s controversial new book has sold just under 6,500 copies in the UK.

Endgame, Scobie’s follow-up to 2020’s Finding Freedom, has dropped to No. 215 on Amazon’s best-seller list after just a week on shelves.

It was widely criticized even by usually sympathetic media outlets such as the New York Times, which described one chapter as “like a press release prepared by ChatGPT.”

Much of the reaction to the book centered on its Dutch language edition, which included the names of two family members accused by the Duchess of Sussex of “unconscious bias”.

The book claimed that Meghan named the king, as well as sister-in-law Kate, in letters she wrote to him about the matter.

However, even this controversy did little to boost success, with Nielsen estimating UK sales for the first five days at 6,448.

In contrast, Scobie’s first book about the Sussexes, Finding Freedom, sold 31,000 copies in its first five days, and Harry’s autobiography Spare sold 467,183 copies, making it the best-selling non-fiction book since records began in 1998.

The book now sits on the table behind the “Things to Do While You Poop in the Toilet” notebook, as well as such children’s books as “Sonya Has a Cold,” “Beano’s Yearbook,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Stick Man.”

Charles is expected to consult with Prince William this week to discuss the response to the hurricane after Buckingham Palace said it was “considering all options” when it comes to the response.

Neither Harry nor Meghan have publicly commented on the racing scandal, but a source close to the duchess said “no one from her camp has told Mr Scobie about it.”

Meghan Markle’s Hollywood relaunch is “not on the cards” and may already be scuppered because the royal race row caused by Omid Scobie’s new book could make her “too hot to handle”, experts told MailOnline yesterday.

The Duchess of Sussex recently signed with William Morris Endeavor (WME) mega-agent Ari Emanuel, whose clients include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, tennis star Serena Williams and other celebrities.

Brand and culture expert Nick Ede told MailOnline that Endgame could be as dangerous to her career as Spare – her husband’s memoir – was to Prince Harry, claiming her representatives in Los Angeles would be concerned that she has “tarnished her reputation and could potentially damage Prince Harry’s reputation.” her agency.”

Mr Ede believes Meghan could soon become “too hot to handle” after the Dutch version of the book found two members of Harry’s family at the center of allegations of race scandals. He also said the Sussexes’ silence since the book’s release made Meghan look “guilty by association”, despite furious claims from Mr Scobie, who is an ally of the actress, and her friends that she had nothing to do with the book. .

Mr Ede said: “The book, written by Omid Scobie, has the potential to be an arsonist for Meghan’s career. As Harry’s own purpose for creating the book proved to him, Scobie’s new book has unfortunately ignited a fire that many thought would die down.

“The problem for a major Hollywood agent is that they will have a difficult time navigating Meghan’s career, fearing that more will come to light over time and that, with legal action from her sister and possibly her father looming, she has tarnished her reputation and could potentially harm the reputation of her agency.”

He added: “Meghan in the right hands is a superpower, the most famous woman in the world, and on paper she could make millions for herself and those who represent her.” But she proves too hot to handle, and although she hasn’t said anything about the book, she’s guilty by association, and it’s damaging to her and others as she plans her next career move.”

PR guru Mark Borkowski told MailOnline that Meghan’s post-Spare relaunch is “clearly not in the cards”.

MailOnline has approached WME for comment.

The New York Post reported that WME was “horrified” by the potential damage Mr Scobie’s book could cause to the Sussexes’ rebranding.

The insider also told the Daily Mirror that WME is “frustrated” by the “endless row” surrounding the Sussexes.