Meghan Markle and Prince Harry find themselves at the center of a new controversy following the withdrawal of their latest book, "Endgame," from all bookstores in the Netherlands.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's book delve into the intricacies of life "Inside the British Crown and the monarchy's struggle to survive," highlighting their "Quest for Freedom."
Throughout 2023, Meghan and Harry faced criticism for their work projects centered around their connection with the British royal family.
While the Duke of Sussex's autobiography, "Spare," was initially accepted by the audience, it was noted that the couple seemed fatigued and disinterested in continuing to recount their time at Buckingham Palace.
After ending their contract with Spotify for a multimillion-dollar sum, the couple went on to release "Endgame," a joint book detailing aspects of the monarchy and their experiences as a couple.
One notable revelation in the book centers on concerns within the royal family about the skin tones of Meghan and Harry's children, Archie and Lilibet, due to Meghan's African descent. The Duchess of Sussex shared this situation in her interview with Oprah Winfrey without naming names.
However, the identities were inadvertently revealed in the copies distributed in the Netherlands, sparking concern within the British monarchy and potentially causing harm to individuals not intended to be implicated.
Omid Scobie, the American journalist who authored the book in English, noted that the original version did not disclose the names of the individuals involved in the alleged act of racism. Whether the revelation in the Dutch edition was an error in translation or a deliberate action for increased sales remains uncertain.
The Dutch publisher responsible for the book's release in the country issued a statement, saying, "We are forced to temporarily withdraw the book from sale due to an error in the Dutch edition, and a correction is being made to the translation."
As of now, neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry has commented on the situation, but the controversy has ignited discussions on social media. Following the Oprah Winfrey interview, reports surfaced of Meghan exchanging letters with King Charles III to address the situation, and Kate Middleton was allegedly identified as the family member concerned about the skin tones of her nephews. The withdrawn book has raised questions about the inadvertent revelation and its potential consequences, adding another layer of complexity to Meghan and Harry's relationship with the British monarchy.
