Is the British monarchy over? A new book about the Royal Family presents it as nasty and out of touch with the people — but some say the author is biased.
Book withdrawn for naming 'royal racist'
Is the British monarchy over? A new book about the Royal Family presents it as nasty and out of touch with the people - but some say the author is biased.
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The bookseller shook her head. Here she was with a pile of books that she hoped would sell like hotcakes - the Dutch version of Omid Scobie's Endgame. But she had just been told that she must return them.
The reason given was a "translation error". But that may not be the real one. The Dutch version is said to name a member of the Royal Family accused by Prince HarryThe second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020. and Meghan MarkleAn American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex. of racismPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity. .
The book makes other claims about the Royals. It calls Prince William "hot-headed". It says he tried to upstage King Charles.
According to Scobie, King Charles is jealous of how popular his sons are and the whole of the Royal Family does not do enough to defendStop or protect an attack, or protect something or someone from harm. Markle from claims she is a bully.
Some say that much of the book is just gossip - and that the author is clearly biasedUnfairly showing dislike or like. .
But others support the criticism. Some think it is time for Britain to have an electedChosen by the people in a vote. figureheadA leader who does not have real power, but who represents the people. , not a King.
Yes! The family is already seen as too costly and out of teach with ordinary people by many. The claims in the book mean their reputationThe beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. cannot recover.
No! This is just gossip. Britain has had a king or queen for hundreds of years. A book will not end the monarchy.
Prince Harry - The second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020.
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Meghan Markle - An American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex.
Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.
Defend - Stop or protect an attack, or protect something or someone from harm.
Biased - Unfairly showing dislike or like.
Elected - Chosen by the people in a vote.
Figurehead - A leader who does not have real power, but who represents the people.
Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.
Reputation - The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
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Book withdrawn for naming ‘royal racist’

Glossary
Prince Harry - The second son of Britain's King Charles III. He decided to leave the UK to move to the USA in 2020.
Meghan Markle - An American actress and the wife of Prince Harry. Also known as the Duchess of Sussex.
Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.
Defend - Stop or protect an attack, or protect something or someone from harm.
Biased - Unfairly showing dislike or like.
Elected - Chosen by the people in a vote.
Figurehead - A leader who does not have real power, but who represents the people.
Monarchy - The king or queen and royal family.
Reputation - The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.