Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are hitting back at a new royal book.
The Times recently published excerpts of author Tom Bower‘s forthcoming book Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family in which he makes explosive claims about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s marriage, finances, and relationship with the British Royal Family.
Following the release of the excerpts, a spokesperson for the couple fired back at the writer, accusing him of pushing conspiracy theories about Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44.
Keep reading to find out more… “Mr. Bower’s commentary has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation,” their spokesperson told People. “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.”
The 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.”
In the new book, Bower revisits tensions between the couple and the Royal Family, making a number of controversial claims, including that Queen Camilla once told a friend that Meghan “brainwashed” Harry.
The book also alleges that Meghan‘s influence distanced Harry from his family and longtime friends, and questions aspects of the couple’s media ventures and finances.
Another part of the book focuses on Harry‘s Invictus Games, claiming that the 2025 Games in Canada were overshadowed by attention on the couple, suggesting that the events became centered around Meghan‘s public appearance. The Invictus Games Foundation has denied these claims.
Bower also appeared to question the legitimacy of some of the competitors’ injuries, including references to athletes recovering from PTSD rather than visible physical wounds.
Following the criticism of the Games, a spokesperson for the Invictus Games Foundation hit back.
“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,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
The spokesperson stressed that the Games are focused on “the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans from around the world,” adding that attempts to question competitors’ legitimacy or minimize conditions like PTSD are “deeply disrespectful to the men and women the Games were created for.”
“The focus should remain where it belongs — on the courage, recovery and camaraderie of those who have served,” the statement added.
Back in January, Prince Harry was in the UK, where he gave an emotional testimony in his trial against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of The Daily Mail.
