Duke and Duchess of Sussex Representatives Condemn Biographer’s Latest Claims as ‘Conspiracy Theories’
Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have issued a sharp rebuke following the publication of excerpts from a controversial new biography that targets the royal couple. The response came after author Tom Bower released portions of his latest work in The Times on March 13.
Bower’s new publication, titled ‘Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family,’ dedicates several chapters to examining the lives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, particularly following their departure from active royal duties.
The couple’s spokesperson delivered a scathing assessment of Bower’s approach, characterizing his work as promoting unfounded theories rather than legitimate criticism.
‘Mr. Bower’s commentary has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation,’ the representative stated to People magazine. ‘This is someone who has publicly stated, “the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life,” language that speaks for itself.’
The statement further condemned Bower’s methodology, describing it as fabricating elaborate narratives about individuals he has never encountered personally. ‘He has made a career out of constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met. Those interested in facts will look elsewhere; those seeking deranged conspiracy and melodrama know exactly where to find him,’ the spokesperson continued.
This marks a rare occasion where the Sussex couple has directly addressed negative media coverage through official channels since relocating to Montecito, California, after stepping back from their royal responsibilities.
Bower previously authored ‘Revenge’ in 2022, another book that scrutinized the couple’s transition away from their roles as working royals.
The latest controversy extends beyond personal attacks, as Bower’s new work also questions the integrity of the Invictus Games, the international sporting event for wounded veterans that Prince Harry founded and champions.
The Invictus Games Foundation responded with its own statement, expressing disappointment that The Times would feature commentary that appears motivated by predetermined bias rather than genuine understanding of the organization’s mission.
‘It is disappointing to see The Times give prominence to commentary that appears driven by a long-established agenda rather than a genuine understanding of the Invictus Games and the community it supports,’ foundation representatives said.
The foundation emphasized that Bower’s suggestions were particularly offensive to the veterans the organization serves, calling them ‘deeply disrespectful to the men and women the Games were created for.’
‘The focus should remain where it belongs—on the courage, recovery and camaraderie of those who have served,’ the foundation’s statement concluded.