Harry and Meghan hit back at Tom Bower book as new claims about royal tensions emerge

0:00 A callarogu shark media that low and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I am your host, Mark Francis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's spokesperson has issued a sharp response to a new royal book that makes controversial claims about the couple. The comments came after excerpts from author Tom Bower's upcoming book Betrayal, Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family were published by The Times. In a statement to People magazine, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex criticized Bower's work and accused the author of promoting conspiracy theories about the couple. In a statement to People magazine, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex criticized Bower's work and accused the author of promoting conspiracy theories about the couple. The spokesperson said, mister Bower's commentary has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation. This is someone who has publicly stated the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life.

1:08 Language that speaks for itself he has made a career out of constructing even more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met. Those interested in facts will look elsewhere. Those seeking deranged, conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him. Royl inside a Deep Crown observes, when you call a book deranged and tell people that those seeking conspiracy no where to find it, you have in effect produced rather effective advertising for it. Royal commentator Jenny Bond agrees, telling The Mirror it's rare these days to get any kind of response from Harry and Meghan. They prefer instead to ignore the noise and the gossip. But this time the pushback has been both swift and blistering. One excerpt suggests that Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan had brainwashed Harry, while other sections question aspects of the couple's media ventures and finances after their major streaming deals ended. Buckingham Palace decline to comment on the claims, maintaining its usual policy of not responding to biographies. The book also focuses on the Invictus Games, the international sporting event for wounded, injured and sick service personnel founded by Prince Harry in twenty fourteen. In the excerpt, Bao suggests that the twenty twenty five Invictus Games in Canada were overshadowed by attention on the Sussexes, particularly Megan's public appearances. That portrayal was strongly rejected by the Invictus Games Foundation. A spokesperson for the organization said, it is disappointing to see the Times give prominence to commentary that

2:39 appears driven by a long established agenda rather than a genuine understanding of the Invictors schemes in the community. It supports, the focus should remain where it belongs, on the courage, recovery and camaraderie those who have served. Tom Bawer previously wrote the book Revenge in twenty twenty two, which also examined the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the departure from royal duties. Bower's book suggests that tensions between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales escalated during a meeting shortly after Harry and Meghan's honeymoon in twenty eighteen. According to Bauer, the couple met for what he describes as peace talks after disagreements had developed. Bower wrote William's dislike of Meghan had been obvious after his warning to Harry about their engagement. It's gone too quickly, Williams had said about the speed of Harry's relationship with the American actress.

3:31 William's suspicion of Meghan was echoed by his wife. He also claims the conversation became heated, alleging Meghan responded to Prince William by saying, if you don't mind, get your finger out of my face. He wrote that Meghan allegedly compared Princess Charlotte unfavorably to Jessica Mulroney's daughter Ivy, another bridesmaid, which he says caused Catherine to burst into tears. Another claim from Bower's earlier book involves the late Queen Elizabeth and the funeral of Prince Philip in twenty twenty one. Meghan did not attend the funeral because she was pregnant with Princess Lilabert at the time. Harry traveled to the UK alone. Bauer claims that the late monarch expressed relief about Meghan's absence and wrote that she told an aid, Thank goodness, Meghan is not coming more palicy just a moment.

4:20 Meghan is reportedly concerned after details of an upcoming appearance in Australia were leaked before the official announcement. The Duchess of Sussex is scheduled to travel to Sydney next month as the headline guest at her Best Life retreat, organized by radio personality Jackie O Henderson's Besties Company. However, news of Meghan's participation began circulating before the event was formally announced, reportedly after information from a private email was leaked. According to New Idea, the unexpected disclosure has left the Duchess uneasy about what other private information could potentially emerge. I saw as to all the publication. She was horrified when word got out head of the official announcement that she would be appearing at her women's retreat in Sydney. She likes to be in control and the chaotic announcement about her arrival was anything but polished. While a leak about the trip isn't the end of the world, Megan's losing sleep, what else could come out? The report claims the Duchess is particularly concerned about confidential communications with Netflix before the streaming company reportedly ended its relationship with her lifestyle brand.

5:24 As Ever, according to the source, Megan is now trying to determine how the information was leaked and has tightened internal controls within her team. The source said she's on a mission to find out who leaked the information. It's made the working environment around her office very tense. Megan is expected to arrive in Austrated in mid April fourth the retreat, which will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kogie from April seventeen to nineteen. Tickets for the event are reported to cost around three thousand dollars, with guests attending a gala dinner that will include an on stage conversation with the Duchess of Sussex. VIP attendees will also receive a group photo with her in case my audio dropped out there, I said. Three thousand dollars and a group photo. During the same trip, Prince Harry is scheduled to appear in Melbourne at the inter Edge Summit, where he will speak about mental health in the workplace.

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