Prince William's friends hit back at Scobie's "ultimate goal" and were unhappy with the royal family's snubbing. According to the Daily Mail, one of William's cronies objected to Scobie's claim that court aides were actively leaking negative news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the **, calling the idea "completely fabricated".
According to the unnamed source, "from the beginning of the engagement, everyone has been careful to try to please Prince Harry and Meghan Markle".
This is in direct contradiction to the claims of Scobie and co-author Caroline Durand, who argued that Meghan had been treated "mercilessly" by British tabloids as a result of the high court's attempts to control the "rebellious" couple. The friend painted a more conciliatory picture, emphasizing that the family is willing to fulfill the wishes of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, even if it means subverting tradition or etiquette.
Even more shocking was the friend's claim that Scobie's "conspiracy theories dressed as facts" were a disservice not only to the court staff who were working hard behind the scenes, but also to William himself. As the friend noted, Prince William has been silent about his family and made it clear to those around him that he would not "trade" with **.
Scobby's Endgame portrays William as privately opposing Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle from the outset, and spreading discontent against them through court aides, so it's no surprise that his cronies eventually spoke out. What stands out, however, is not the defense of William's actions, but the appeal to his character and motives.
Like his brother Harry, the friend explained that William was still deeply affected by the public disintegration of his parents' marital problems, which was reflected in what was cleverly dubbed the "Welsh Wars" in the 90s of the last century.
After witnessing firsthand the toxicity, invasion of privacy and emotional toll of the tabloid-dominated tabloid "Diana vs Charles" narrative of the '90s, the two brothers are said to be united and do not want history to repeat itself in their own families.
Therefore, Scobie's portrayal of William secretly inciting ** inside the palace is contrary to the facts, and it would be contrary to everything that the prince tried to avoid. As his friend points out, protecting his wife and children from this drama and frenzy has always been William's "top priority." It is simply not logical to say that he would not entrust court aides to what he considers to be dirty work through the press.
Of course, proponents of Endgame might argue that sometimes the truth can be more subtle than either side reveals publicly. But a recurring theme from those around William is how seriously he takes his responsibility to protect those dear to him as he learns the painful lessons from his parents' mistakes.
So, while Scobie's account hints at royal intrigue and a plot against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, William's allies paint a picture of a dutiful heir who carefully handles family relationships, although he still has his own private opinions, despite no doubt. Either way, neither claim can be entirely true – and with these friends along, the debate over the role of the monarchy in Megxit is sure to continue.
But William's friend's most thought-provoking message was a reminder that for the princes, the scars of childhood remained. As two young boys who have experienced the greatest royal crisis of the modern era, it's no surprise that they are desperate to protect their wives and children from similar troubles.
While fans may think of the sibling feud as dramatic, for William, it seems even more profound, evoking his anxiety about protecting his family from the attention of **, which is such a painful scene for his parents. In this sense, Endgame's conspiracy theories about the court are not only a PR issue, it reopens the old wounds of the royal family in a way that is difficult for outsiders to understand.
Even after all these years, the "Welsh Wars" still seem to cast a long shadow over the Windsor royal family. Now, more than ever, Prince William wants to be able to get along, because his mother has lost the attention of **, and she has so tragically succumbed to it. Friends insist that he just wants to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, and people can't help but feel sympathy for all sides, because the history of the royal family is likely to repeat itself in front of the public again.