IN March 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down for an explosive TV interview during which they recounted their experiences behind palace doors. The most shocking revelation came when Meghan, who is biracial, claimed that there had been "concerns and conversations" while she was pregnant with son Archie, now 4, "about how dark his skin might be when he was born." In the weeks that followed, the royal family went on the defensive, with a usually tight-lipped Prince William telling a reporter "we are very much not a racist family" and Buckingham Palace releasing a statement saying the royals were taking the issues raised by Meghan and Harry "particularly that of race... very seriously."
In the ensuing years, there has been endless speculation about the identity of the person who made the comments. Then, in late November, a Dutch journalist claimed the royal in question had been named (as well as another person who was involved in the conversation) in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's new royal tell-all, Endgame. A photo reportedly of the passage in question included the name "Charles." In response, the Dutch publishers swiftly pulled the book from shelves in the Netherlands saying in part, "Xander Uitgevers is temporarily withdrawing the book Eindstrijd by Omid Scobie from sale. An error occurred in the Dutch translation and is currently being rectified." Meanwhile, the author insisted that he'd "never submitted a book that had their names in it," as speculation grew that the error hadn't been a mistranslation after all. (In the English version of the tome, Scobie explained that he wouldn't reveal the identity in question because of libel laws.)
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Taylor &Travis: NEW RULES FOR THE NEW SEASON
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KATE & CHARLES: Crisis Talks!
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Nikki's PRIVATE HELL
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Adele's FAMILY TIME!
Adele is putting music on pause while gearing up to start a family with Rich Paul.
MARIAH HAUNTED BY HER PAST
“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Mariah Carey posted in late August. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”
RYAN'S EGO TRIP
He’s known for his Canadian affability and whip-smart humor, but with Deadpool & Wolverine raking in $1 billion-plus globally — and counting! — Ryan Reynolds is a true Hollywood power player. Now sources are telling Star that it’s been hard for the 47-year-old — worth a reported $350 million — to stay humble.
ELLE'S CANCER CONTROVERSY
She was known as \"The Body\" in her supermodel days. And when Elle Macpherson was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago, the 60-yearold decided she knew what was best for hers.
MOM KNOWS BEST!
She's got a huge sparkler on her finger - but Lady Gaga recently revealed that she has her mom, Cynthia, to thank for meeting fiancé Michael Polansky.
RORY FEEK: CULT ACCUSATIONS!
THE SINGER GAINED SYMPATHY AFTER HIS WIFE DIED, NOW HIS ELDER DAUGHTERS ARE QUESTIONING HIS PARENTING.
The BRAD & GEORGE Show!
AMID BRAD'S CONTINUING DIVORCE DRAMA, THE OLD FRIENDS HAMMED IT UP ON THE RED CARPET AT THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL.