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A new biography alleging Queen Camilla remarked that Prince Harry had been “brainwashed” by his wife Meghan was described by a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday as a “deranged conspiracy.” The unusually strong response came as extracts from author Tom Bower’s latest book were published in The Times newspaper .
Harry and Meghan have been estranged from the British royal family since stepping away from official duties in 2020 and moving to California. They are now barely on speaking terms with other royals, and Harry has rarely seen his father King Charles in recent years .
What Does the New Biography Claim?
Bower, who has written several biographies about the royals, says the couple began feuding with other family members shortly after their glittering 2018 wedding. According to extracts published in The Times, the author writes that Harry’s elder brother William and his wife Kate were alarmed by Meghan’s impact on him and regarded her as a threat .
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The most striking claim involves Queen Camilla, Harry’s stepmother. “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry,” Camilla allegedly told a friend, according to the book .
Bower also writes that Harry was shocked by the fall from grace of his uncle, Prince Andrew, who lost all his titles and was ejected from his home over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The book suggests Harry feared his brother William would likewise effectively banish him .
How Did Harry and Meghan Respond?
In an unusually strong statement, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said Bower’s commentary had “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 said . The statement did not address any specific claims in the book but dismissed the work as a whole.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on behalf of King Charles and Queen Camilla. There was no immediate comment from representatives of Prince William and Kate .
Who Is Tom Bower?
Bower is a British author and investigative journalist known for writing unauthorized biographies of high-profile figures. He has previously written books about the royal family, as well as biographies of businessmen and celebrities. His works often rely on anonymous sources and have sometimes drawn sharp criticism from their subjects .
What Is the Current State of Royal Family Relations?
Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the rest of the royal family remains strained. The couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020 citing what they said was unbearable media intrusion and racist attitudes toward Meghan. They have since given interviews and produced a Netflix documentary series critical of royal life .
Harry has made occasional trips to the UK, including visits to see his father after the King’s cancer diagnosis, but the family remains largely divided. Siblings rift deepened Harry’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor disgrace Epstein connections losing titles evicted home permanently. Harry feared brother similarly banish him effective royal family exile mirroring Andrew’s catastrophic downfall.
FAQs About the Royal Biography Controversy
Q: What did the new biography claim about Queen Camilla?
A: Author Tom Bower alleges Camilla told a friend that Meghan had “brainwashed” Harry .
Q: How did Harry and Meghan respond?
A: Their spokesperson called the book a “deranged conspiracy” and said Bower had crossed from criticism into “fixation” .
Q: Has Buckingham Palace commented?
A: No. Palace officials declined to comment on behalf of the King and Queen .
Q: Who is Tom Bower?
A: A British author known for writing unauthorized biographies of royals, celebrities and business figures .
Q: What is the current relationship between Harry and the royal family?
A: They are barely on speaking terms. Harry rarely sees his father King Charles .
Q: When did Harry and Meghan leave royal duties?
A: They stepped down in 2020 and moved to California .
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.