Omid Scobie, one of the writers behind a report of the exit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from senior royal roles, made the claim in a US TV interview yesterday.
He said there was a lot of “speculation” about whether the couple waited in the book’s content or gave interviews in secret.
However, Mr Scobie strongly denies that this is the case – as did Harry and Meghan, through a spokesperson.
Finding Freedom, written by royal experts Mr Scobie and Carolyn Durand, aims to give a new perspective on the Royal exit decision made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Mr. Scobie appeared in the American TV show Good Morning America yesterday to discuss the book – due for release tomorrow.
The royal expert said: “I know there is a lot of speculation about the couple who have given some kind of secret interviews to the book and waited, but it really could not be further from the truth.”
A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess has said in the past: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not interviewed and did not contribute to finding freedom.”
Instead, the book is said to be based on extensive and unique interviews with people close to the royal couple.
These include friends, staff and others who have come in contact with the couple.
Mr Scobie also confirmed that race was a factor in the couple’s decision to retire as seniors, with press jokes targeting Meghan.
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The book says it will reveal “unknown details” about Meghan and Harry, “dispelling the many rumors and misunderstandings that plagued the couple on both sides of the pond,” according to their Amazon blurb.
One such rumor addressed by Mr Scobie includes an alleged incident that The Sun claims to have occurred, in which Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, was brought to tears during a change of clothes prior to Meghan and Harry’s 2018 wedding.
Mr. Scobie said the story “could not be further from the truth”, adding that he had spoken to people present at the alleged incident, who also denied there were tears.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as senior royals on March 31 this year.
