The Sussexes and the Media: A Frosty Relationship

In ordinary circumstances, this would be a footnote, but the couple’s relationship with the rest of the press is so frosty that Scobie’s access looks as unfettered as if he were their medieval scribe or they were all in a thruple. It’s for this reason, I suspect, that there are no details in Scobie’s new book, Endgame, that would trouble the Sussexes. Given the openness of Harry in Spare, earlier this year, there was arguably not much new news to share.

Yet scandal arrived on its own, via the Dutch publishers, whose translation appeared to name the member of the royal household who allegedly asked what colour Meghan and Harry’s son would be when he was born. The book has been pulled from the shelves in the Netherlands, though not before some readers clocked it, so the intelligence is now in the waiting room of the public domain; enough people know it that we’ll all know it soon enough.

The relationship between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the media has been a contentious one, to say the least. Since their marriage and subsequent withdrawal from royal duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been at odds with the press, often expressing their frustration with the intrusive and negative coverage they receive.

Scobie’s new book, Endgame, offers a glimpse into the lives of the Sussexes, but it is evident that the access given to the author is carefully controlled. The couple’s frosty relationship with the media ensures that only information deemed favorable or non-controversial is shared.

Harry’s previous openness in the book “Spare” may have left little room for new revelations. The public has already been privy to many personal details and struggles faced by the couple. However, despite the lack of new information, scandal managed to find its way into the public eye.

In the Dutch translation of the book, a member of the royal household is alleged to have made a racially insensitive comment about the couple’s son. This revelation caused such controversy that the book was swiftly pulled from the shelves in the Netherlands. However, the damage had already been done, as readers had already taken note of the information.

It is likely that this scandal will soon become public knowledge, as the information has already entered the waiting room of the public domain. Once enough people are aware of the details, it is only a matter of time before it becomes widely known.

The Sussexes’ relationship with the media has been fraught with tension and mistrust. Their desire for privacy and protection from negative press has led to a limited and controlled narrative surrounding their lives. While this may shield them from unwanted scrutiny, it also raises questions about transparency and accountability.

As the public eagerly awaits further insights into the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it is clear that their relationship with the media will continue to be a complex and delicate dance. The Sussexes’ frosty relationship with the press may limit the information that is shared, but it also highlights the power dynamics at play and the challenges they face in navigating their public image.