by Omid Scobie
First published 2021
Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand draw on their access as royal correspondents to chronicle the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The authors trace their story from the initial media storm surrounding their romance through their wedding, the birth of Archie, and their decision to leave royal duties behind. Scobie and Durand challenge widespread rumors and misconceptions about the couple by interviewing sources close to Harry and Meghan. The book presents their perspective on navigating royal protocols, media scrutiny, and family tensions. The authors argue that the couple represents a new approach to royal life, prioritizing humanitarian work over traditional ceremonial roles. This account offers readers an insider view of how two people attempted to reshape centuries-old institutions while building their own independent path.
Genres: history, contemporary, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, insider-perspective
Setting: United Kingdom
Period: 21st Century
448 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins