Prince Harry’s spokesperson strongly denounced a new biography that claims Queen Camilla said Meghan Markle had “brainwashed” the prince. The book by author Tom Bower details alleged tensions within the royal family following Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding.
LONDON – Representatives for Prince Harry issued a scathing response Saturday to a recently published biography that alleges Queen Camilla accused Meghan Markle of having “brainwashed” her stepson, calling the work a “deranged conspiracy.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have maintained distance from Britain’s royal family ever since they withdrew from their official roles in 2020 and relocated to California, though they remain subjects of intense public fascination in the UK and internationally.
Author Tom Bower, known for his royal family biographies, published excerpts from his latest work in the Times newspaper, claiming that conflicts between the Sussexes and other royals emerged soon after their spectacular 2018 wedding ceremony.
The couple now maintains minimal communication with other members of the royal family, and Harry has had few encounters with his father King Charles in recent years.
According to Bower’s account, Prince William and his wife Kate became concerned about Meghan’s influence on Harry and viewed her as a potential danger to the family.
The author claims that Camilla, Harry’s stepmother, confided to an acquaintance: “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry.”
The book’s excerpts also suggest that Harry felt disturbed by the downfall of his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who lost his royal titles and residence due to connections with deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and worried his brother might similarly cast him out.
Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson delivered an unusually forceful rebuttal, stating that Bower’s analysis has “long crossed the line from criticism into fixation.”
“Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him,” the spokesperson declared.
Buckingham Palace refused to provide commentary on behalf of King Charles and Queen Camilla, while representatives for Prince William and Kate have not yet responded.