Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have sharply criticised a new book about Britain’s royal family, accusing its author of promoting “deranged conspiracy and melodrama.” The couple issued a strongly worded statement responding to claims made in the latest publication by royal biographer Tom Bower, which contains critical commentary about their relationship with other members of the monarchy and their life after stepping back from royal duties. Couple rejects claims in new bookIn the statement released on Saturday, Harry and Meghan said Bower had gone beyond legitimate criticism and was instead driven by an obsession with them. “Tom Bower has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation,” the statement said. The couple also accused the author of building elaborate narratives about individuals he had never met, adding that readers seeking accurate information should look elsewhere. The comments came after extracts from the book were published in The Times newspaper in London. Allegations about royal tensionsAccording to the excerpts, Bower writes about tensions within the royal family during the period leading up to Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from their official duties and relocate to the United States. The book claims that Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan had “brainwashed” her husband. It also suggests that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales viewed Meghan as a potential threat rather than an ally within the royal household. The Sussexes rejected the author’s portrayal, pointing to previous comments he had made about their place within the monarchy. In their statement, they highlighted remarks attributed to Bower in which he said the survival of the monarchy depended on “obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life.” Criticism of finances and charity workExtracts from the book also include criticism of the couple’s financial arrangements and their charitable activities. Among the topics discussed is the Invictus Games, the international sporting competition for wounded and injured military personnel founded by Prince Harry. Bower’s book reportedly questions aspects of the couple’s work and public role since they stepped back from the royal family in 2020 and began building independent careers in the United States. The author previously wrote the 2022 book Revenge: Meghan, Harry, And the War Between the Windsors, which also examined the couple’s relationship with the royal family and drew significant public attention. Continuing tensions in royal coverageThe latest dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and sections of the British media and publishing world, where their departure from royal duties and public criticism of royal life continue to be the subject of books, documentaries and commentary. Harry and Meghan have repeatedly said that inaccurate portrayals of their lives and motives have contributed to their strained relationship with the press. Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now · Source · 15.March 2026
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