An intentional blunder? A genuine mistake by the printers? Fans can’t seem to agree as to why the Dutch version of Omid Scobie’s book ended up namedropping the so-called “racist royal,” but a good chunk of them are side-eyeing the coincidence of it all, especially those who believe that he’s besties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
“This has been done on purpose! It’s a PR tactic and has Meghan’s handprints all over it!” one fan asserted, while another theorized that the royal couple had a direct involvement in the making of the book. “I think we all know Harry and Meghan contributed to Omid’s book. I think the reason he chose the name Endgame is because this is the final nail in Harry and Meghan’s coffin.” Another speculated: “This was no accident. This was a coordinated attack on the Royal Family.”
Whatever the case, Scobie remains firm in his stance that he had nothing to do with the printing mishap. He also clarified that he’s not friends with the couple at all. “I’m very tired of the ‘Meg’s pal’ stuff,” he admitted to The Standard. “I feel like it’s a force that I can’t even stop… No matter how many times I explain that I’m not her friend… there’s always going to be a million people still calling me ‘Meg’s pal’.” As for the backlash? He already expected the deluge of critics anyway. “I realize it closes the door in many places and burns bridges,” he shared with Vanity Fair. “I also think that it’s the right time to tell this story.”