In a recent turn of events, Omid Scobie has called out Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, for their perceived mishandling of the aftermath of Harry and Meghan's explosive Oprah interview.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, as they were known at the time, granted an interview to the Telegraph, marking their first major joint appearance in over twenty years.
When quizzed about whether they had watched Harry and Meghan's tell-all with Oprah, the couple playfully feigned ignorance, with Sophie quipping, “You know, if you're not into chat shows, there's no reason why you should know who she is.
Certainly not this country, anyway.”
However, Omid Scobie has taken issue with the couple's seemingly dismissive attitude towards Oprah Winfrey, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and one of the most successful black women in the world.
He suggested that the remarks made by Sophie and Edward could be interpreted as out of touch or even subtly prejudiced.
According to Scobie, this incident adds to a series of recent blunders on the part of the royal couple.
Scobie went on to insinuate that Sophie and Edward's lack of awareness might reflect poorly on the monarchy as a whole, hinting at underlying issues of intolerance and privilege within the institution.
He further criticized the couple by highlighting their recent trip to the Cayman Islands in February, noting that their visit failed to garner significant attention outside local publications such as the Cayman Compass and Cayman News Service.
The journalist recounted a conversation with a notable Fleet Street editor, who reportedly remarked, “I'd have more luck putting my mum on the front page,” underscoring the lack of media interest in Sophie and Edward.
Scobie also touched upon the couple's visit to Antigua in March 2022, painting a picture of them engaging with the public while seemingly sidestepping the historical context of Britain's colonial past in the Caribbean.
Adding fuel to the fire, Scobie pointed out a perceived snub by Sophie towards Meghan Markle at the late Queen's state funeral outside Westminster Abbey.
This incident, according to Scobie, reinforced the notion that Meghan still harbors resentment towards Sophie for her role in facilitating Meghan and Harry's departure from the UK.
The Royal Grift on YouTube further alleged that the Queen had instructed Meghan to leave the UK, with senior members of the royal family endorsing the decision.
Revisiting Meghan's past interactions with the royal family, revelations emerged about an incident at London's National Theatre, where Meghan was escorted out by Royal Security.
This occurrence preceded the announcement of the couple's intention to divide their time between the UK and North America.
Photos resurfaced depicting Meghan's departure from the theatre, following the cancellation of a scheduled meeting with Queen Elizabeth, who purportedly intended to discuss important matters with Meghan.
As the situation unfolded, Meghan was swiftly escorted to the airport, accompanied by royal protectors and bid farewell by Sophie and Edward.
Speculations arose regarding Meghan's alleged dissemination of royal information to Hollywood media outlets for personal gain, prompting scrutiny and subsequent penalties from the Queen.
These revelations shed light on the complex dynamics within the royal family, further fueling tensions between Meghan and key members such as Sophie and Edward, as outlined in Scobie's analysis.
