Royal Author Who Discussed "Obliterating" Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Is Accused of "Constructing Elaborate Theories" and "Deranged Melodrama"

"Those interested in facts will look elsewhere," the Sussexes shared.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are responding to a number of stories that have been circulating as a result of one royal author's new book. The Duchess of Sussex is allegedly "furious," and believes the writer has finally "crossed the line," per Hello! magazine.

An excerpt from Tom Bower's book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit, and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family, was published by the Times on March 13, and included several allegations about Meghan and Harry. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a statement with People in response to Bower's new book.

"Mr. Bower's commentary has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation," the Sussexes's spokesperson shared. "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."

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"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."

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Meghan and Harry's statement continued, "He has made a career out of constructing ever 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."

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on the balcony at Trooping the Colour

"He has made a career out of constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met."

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Prince Harry's Invictus Games also faced criticism in an excerpt from Bower's book, leading the organization to respond to the author's claims. "It is disappointing to see the Times give prominence to commentary that appears driven by a long-established agenda rather than a genuine understanding of the Invictus Games and the community it supports," a spokesperson shared, via People.

The statement continued, "The focus should remain where it belongs—on the courage, recovery, and camaraderie of those who have served."

Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden
Weekend Editor

Amy Mackelden is the weekend editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference.