Royal couple slams author's 'deranged' fixation

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a strong rebuke against author Tom Bower and his forthcoming book, "Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family." The royal couple described the book's content as "deranged conspiracy and melodrama" and criticized Bower's "fixation" on them. Bower's book alleges that Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan "brainwashed Harry." It also claims that Prince William viewed Meghan as a "threat" during periods of heightened tension before the Sussexes relocated to the United States.

Further extracts from the book, scheduled for release later this month, suggest Prince Harry was "shocked" by Prince Andrew's downfall following revelations linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Bower writes that Harry fears King William could revoke the Sussexes' titles and banish them from Britain. The book also recounts an alleged incident in 2018 where Meghan told William to "get your finger out of my face" during a reconciliation meeting. Bower refers to the couple's Netflix deal and appearances as "the Meghan Games," suggesting Harry agreed to her starring role at the Invictus Games after their streaming deal's perceived failure.

The article also touches upon Prince Harry's ongoing legal battles against the media. He has accused publishers of Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) of surveillance and making Meghan's life "an absolute misery." Meghan had previously accused the Daily Mail of breaching ethical boundaries by reporting from her estranged father's bedside. ANL denies all allegations.