William & Kate have ‘more to concern themselves’ about than Meghan Markle’s pal’s ‘desperate’ new show, says royal pro
OMID Scobie caused a stir when he released his bombshell book about the royal family, Finding Freedom and Endgame – and he’s now making a TV show.
The controversial biographer has reportedly penned a new drama series about palace life.
The rights have been acquired by Universal Television to turn Omid’s royal novels into a fictional TV series called Royal Spin, which is Omid’s fictional debut.
The drama will tell the story of an American press agent who lives behind her Washington political career to work at Buckingham Palace in a communications role.
People have already started drawing parallels between the character and American divorcee Meghan Markle and her rocky navigation of royal life.
While it’s thought the depiction of royal life may be less than harmonious, royal author Phil Dampier told Fabulous that the Prince and Princess of Wales won’t be too worried about its release.
He shared: “Scobie’s last book Endgame bombed and turned out to be all gong and no dinner, with few factual revelations.
“It didn’t sell well and so it looks as though he is now desperately trying to use a novel to get his message across.
“As much of what he has written is fiction he may as well do so.
“But I don’t think William and Kate will be too worried about this TV show.
“I can’t see it getting much publicity and they frankly have much more to concern themselves about with Kate’s recovery from cancer and also the King’s treatment.”
Phil claimed that Netflix’s royal drama The Crown was “starting to fall flat in its last couple of series” and “ became a bit of a joke because it was so inaccurate.”
He continued: “I expect the same will be said of this so-called drama, which is just fiction.”
Scobie has previously been described as “Meghan’s mouthpiece” over his favourable coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan.
His Endgame book claims Wills distanced himself from Harry following his wedding to Meghan despite the brothers and their wives attending high-profile events afterwards.
The book also says Charles did not try to fix his relationship with his son, the Duke of Sussex, after Megxit — even though Harry was invited to his Coronation.
The Princess of Wales is still undergoing cancer treatment and has only undertaken a handful of public engagements since her diagnosis announcement in March.
In June, she updated fans: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.”
She added: “My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months.
“On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.
Who is Omid Scobie and what has he written about the royal family?
OMID SCOBIE made a name for himself as a royal correspondent and author but has found himself at the centre of a scandals with his royal books.
Scobie became a journalist and writer after completing his studies in Journalism at the London College of Communication.
Scobie has been a royal contributor at ABC News and has often appeared on Good Morning America, as well as hosting the network’s royal podcast the HeirPod.
As an author he is best known for co-writing Finding Freedom: Harry And Meghan And The Making Of A Modern Royal Family – a biography by Scobie and Carolyn Durand that chronicled the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from their initial romance to their bombshell decision to leave the Royal Family.
Finding Freedom claims to lay bare many private details about the Sussexes and their time as working royals, from the beginning of Harry and Prince William’s alleged feud, to Meghan’s struggle to adapt to her new life.
Journlist Scobie also made some shocking claims in Endgame, including that King Charles and his eldest son Prince William are headed for a rift.
The book also claims that Princess Kate and Meghan Markle last spoke in 2019 and states that the Palace lied by saying Camilla would not be Queen – despite Queen Elizabeth II saying it was her “sincere wish” in 2020.
Scobie, who reportedly first met the Duchess of Sussex at Toronto Fashion Week in 2015, has been dubbed “Meghan’s Cheerleader”.
He wrote a now-famous account of the Sussexes’ final engagement as working royals in 2020, where he was one of only three journalists invited.
“I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”
Kate made a triumphant return to Trooping the Colour, where she was pictured on the balcony with her family, and also attended the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte.
Meanwhile, King Charles underwent a corrective procedure on his enlarged prostate at the London Clinic in January, and later revealed his cancer diagnosis.
The palace released a statement on Friday April 26, 2024 saying that King Charles had been deemed well enough to return to public duties.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.
“To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they will meet with medical specialists and patients.
“This visit will be the first in a number of external engagements His Majesty will undertake in the weeks ahead.”
The palace confirmed that the King’s treatment is ongoing but doctors are pleased with his progress.
Timeline of Kate's health battle & recovery
JAN 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
MAR 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
Mar 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
Mar 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
Mar 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
Mar 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
Mar 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
Mar 22: Kate bravely reveals in an emotional video that she was given a shock cancer diagnosis
April 29: Kate and William mark 13th anniversary releasing unseen wedding photos
June 8: Kate does not attend Colonel’s Review but letter she penned to Irish Guards reveals she said: “I do hope that I am able to represent you all once again very soon”
June 14: Kate attended Trooping the Colour alongside her family
July 14: Kate attended the Wimbledon Men’s Final with Princess Charlotte