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An official spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said they didn't contribute to the book and weren't interviewed, however the authors say they had at least two sources for every piece of information in the book. A Vanity Fair review stated that the level of access was astonishing and that it was impeccably sourced.
The authors claim that the pair simply struggled to “move past the distant politeness of when they first met.”
He told Harry to “take as much time as you need to get to know this girl.” Harry reportedly found this condescending and snobbish, causing tension between the brothers.
The authors say that William simply wanted to ensure that Harry wasn't being blinded by lust, and would think carefully before making a serious decision. William is always the calm and collected one, while Harry has a tendency to be more spontaneous.
The book confirmed that Meghan's father is not a part of their lives in the US. It also revealed sad details about how Meghan worries for her father due to his erratic behavior, even though he has spoken negatively about the couple in several interviews and snubbed their wedding.
Royal reporters differ greatly from the tabloids, as the latter go for the most salacious and exaggerated angle without worrying about the quality of the sources. Instead, royal reporters try to present the facts, good or bad, and ensure their sources are reliable.
Traditionally, a royal reporter is a journalist assigned to cover news related to the royal family.
They tend to have close relationship with the Palace Press Office and work with sources close to the royals. Here you can see Prince William speaking to reporters on his second birthday!
In August, royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand released their much anticipated biography on two of the most famous people in recent years. 'Finding Freedom' tells the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship and departure from royal life, from their side (according to the writers). The book certainly gives an intimate and sympathetic look into their budding relationship and struggles to find peace within their roles.
Above all, it's a fascinating peek into the inner workings of royal life and the couple's relationships with their families, the court, and the media. Click through the gallery to see what was revealed.
The co-authors of 'Finding Freedom' have spent a combined 30 years covering the royal family.
However, they claim that the Queen was somewhat blindsided by the announcement that they were going to step down from their royal duties.
Apparently he spoke to royal aides about his concerns that Harry's relationship with a Hollywood actor was moving very quickly.
One of the authors, Omid Scobie, says that he and Meghan exchanged a hug at Buckingham Palace after her final public engagement. Her parting words to him were: “It didn’t have to be that way.”
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As a result, the couple came to trust only a handful of people in their circle.
The authors claim that some of the courtiers were also rude to Meghan. It seems that even the palace staff were distrustful of Meghan and saw her as an outsider.
The book claims that Meghan was not well-respected by some of the more senior royals. Apparently a mixed-race American entering the royal family ruffled some feathers.
While the relationship between the two young royal couples wasn't the cat fight the tabloids claimed it was, Meghan and Harry were reportedly disappointed at the lack of support they received during those difficult times.
With the mounting tension within the royal family, the complete loss of trust and comfort at the palace, and the constant attacks from British tabloids which often crossed into racism, Harry and Meghan understandably decided to leave.
The authors say that Harry has a good relationship with the Queen and that she was actually very impressed with Meghan.
The book also takes a look at the close relationship between Harry and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Spot him trying not to smile in the middle!
They allegedly had to rush the announcement before getting a chance to speak with her directly because the story was going to break in the UK press.
It was known within the palace that the couple planned to change status and had requested to meet with the Queen to discuss it.
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Let's dive in and see what the royal reporters had to say about the over-publicized story of Harry and Meghan.
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In August, royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand released their much anticipated biography on two of the most famous people in recent years. 'Finding Freedom' tells the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship and departure from royal life, from their side (according to the writers). The book certainly gives an intimate and sympathetic look into their budding relationship and struggles to find peace within their roles.
Above all, it's a fascinating peek into the inner workings of royal life and the couple's relationships with their families, the court, and the media. Click through the gallery to see what was revealed.