Harry And Meghan Accuse Tom Bower Of Peddling ‘Deranged Conspiracy’
Prince Harry and Meghan have accused author Tom Bower of promoting a “deranged conspiracy and melodrama” after extracts from his forthcoming book published on Friday claimed Queen Camilla told a friend Meghan had “brainwashed” Prince Harry.
What Tom Bower Claims In Extracts
Extracts from the new biography say Queen Camilla told a friend that “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry. ” The passages describe Meghan becoming a “divisive agent” and say the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales viewed her as a “threat. ” The excerpts allege tensions between the Sussexes and other senior royals had escalated ahead of the couple stepping down as senior royals two years after they married in 2018.
The book also claims the prince fears his elder brother could strip the Sussexes of their titles and effectively banish him from Britain, and it refers to media coverage of the couple at the Invictus Games as “the Meghan Games. ” The volume is titled Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family. Tom Bower previously wrote Revenge: Meghan, Harry, And the War Between the Windsors, published in 2022.
Harry And Meghan’s Response
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan condemned the author, saying he had “long crossed the line from criticism into fixation. ” The statement said: “This is someone who has publicly stated, ‘the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life, ‘ language that speaks for itself. He has made a career out of constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met. “
The spokesperson added: “Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him. ” The couple, who are estranged from the royal family, have faced ongoing public scrutiny of their relationship with senior royals since stepping back from working royal duties and relocating to the US in 2020.
Context And What Comes Next
The extracts touch on the Sussexes’ relationship with the Prince of Wales and Catherine and on the couple’s business and charitable dealings since leaving royal life, including deals with Netflix and Spotify. The book is due for release later this month. The dispute over these claims marks the latest public clash between the couple and commentators who have written about their departure from senior royal roles and their subsequent activities.
