The ongoing tensions within the British royal family, fueled by accusations of racism, have prompted Princess of Wales Kate Middleton to reach out to Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This move, reportedly initiated at the behest of King Charles III, comes after a wave of controversy sparked by royal author Omid Scobie’s book, ‘Endgame.’
In his book, Scobie alleged that unnamed members of the royal family had expressed concerns about the skin color of Prince Archie, Meghan and Harry’s son. While the book initially did not name the alleged “royal racists,” a Dutch translation included the names of King Charles and the Princess of Wales. The Dutch publisher later confirmed an “error” had occurred, but a translator involved in the process insisted that the names were present in the manuscript she received. The inclusion of these names reignited the controversy and further strained the already fragile relationship between the two couples.
Following the publication of the book, King Charles, seemingly determined to heal the rift, requested Kate to reach out to Meghan. It is believed that Charles, aware of the damage these accusations are causing to the royal family’s reputation, hopes to mend the relationship between his son William and brother Harry, as well as their wives. Kate reportedly agreed to the call, seeing it as a duty to her family and the monarchy. An insider told In Touch Weekly that Charles was motivated by a desire to prevent the feud from overshadowing his reign and the entire institution of the monarchy.
While the details of the conversation remain private, the very act of Kate reaching out signifies an attempt to de-escalate the situation and begin a process of reconciliation. The outcome of this phone call remains unknown, but it offers a glimmer of hope for a possible resolution to the ongoing feud within the British royal family.
