In the wake of the explosive revelations in Omid Scobie's new book, 'Endgame,' which allegedly implicates senior members of the royal family in racial comments regarding Prince Archie, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing intense scrutiny for their conspicuous silence on the matter.
The Dutch translation of Scobie's book implicated King Charles and Kate Middleton as the royals who allegedly made remarks about the skin color of Prince Archie.
Despite Scobie dismissing it as a "translation error," Buckingham Palace is reportedly consulting senior advisers to determine the next steps in addressing the controversy.
Notably, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have refrained from making any public statements regarding the accusations, prompting criticism from leading royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.
He took to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction, calling the Sussexes' silence the "elephant in the room" and labeling it "totally unsatisfactory."
Fitzwilliams questioned the timing of the silence, considering the alleged leaks from Meghan Markle, who, according to sources, had written the names of the family members in letters to King Charles.
The royal expert accused the couple of hypocrisy and urged them to break their silence, stating, "When will we hear from the Sussexes?"
The controversy has taken a bizarre turn with Scobie's insistence on a "translation error," creating a farcical situation that, according to Fitzwilliams, could have damaging consequences for the Royal Family.
He emphasised the need for the family to address the situation promptly to prevent the allegations from gaining further traction.
Sources close to Harry and Meghan have defended the couple, claiming that Meghan "never intended for [the names] to be publicly identified."
This comes as Buckingham Palace strategizes its response to the scandal, with potential legal implications looming.
As the public awaits a response from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the royal controversy continues to unfold, putting the spotlight on the delicate relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family.
