Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, appears to be displeased with Meghan Markle's insinuations that she received little assistance during her transition into royal life.
Friends of Sophie have vehemently criticized Omid Scobie's portrayal of her in his recent bombshell book, "Endgame." The book alleges that Sophie did little to support Meghan and accuses her of casual bigotry, claiming she ignored Meghan at the late Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, along with Princess Catherine and Queen Camilla.
Friends of Sophie strongly refute these claims, asserting that she actively tried to befriend Meghan by inviting her to tea at Bagshot Park, where they engaged in hours-long conversations. Despite extending an open invitation for advice, Sophie was surprised when Meghan did not reciprocate with a return invitation to Frogmore Cottage.
Scobie has also turned his attention to Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, accusing them of a royal misstep due to their reaction to Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview. In their first major interview together in over two decades, Sophie joked about not knowing who Oprah was, which Scobie claims portrayed them as out of touch and casually bigoted.
Scobie suggests that these comments could be used as evidence that the monarchy is intolerant and steeped in privilege. He further critiques the couple's trip to the Cayman Islands in February, stating that it failed to gain traction in Western press, only appearing in local outlets. Scobie, referring to a conversation with a Fleet Street editor, implied that Sophie and Edward's efforts struggled for attention even on a global scale.
Highlighting Sophie and Edward's March 2022 trip to Antigua, Scobie paints a vivid picture where they supposedly smiled and waved to audiences, demanding apologies and reparatory justice for Britain's colonization of the Caribbean. This narrative adds another layer to the ongoing scrutiny faced by various members of the royal family, as Scobie continues to dissect their actions and statements within the broader context of societal issues and perceptions.
