Prince Harry and Meghan Slam Author of New Royal Book as 'Deranged'

The couple accuses the writer of pushing conspiracy theories instead of facts.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:55pm

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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have issued a strongly worded statement criticizing the author of a new book on Britain's royal family. They described Tom Bower's writing as 'deranged conspiracy and melodrama' and accused him of 'constructing ever more elaborate theories about people he does not know and has never met.'

Why it matters

The statement from Harry and Meghan is the latest development in the ongoing tensions between the couple and the British royal family since their decision to step back from royal duties and move to the United States. The book's critical portrayal of the Sussexes' finances, charity work, and Harry's Invictus Games adds to the public scrutiny they have faced.

The details

In excerpts from Bower's book published in the Times of London, the author made claims that Queen Camilla once told a friend Meghan had 'brainwashed' her husband, and that Prince William and Kate 'evidently saw Meghan as a threat rather than an ally.' Harry and Meghan accused Bower of 'publicly stat[ing] that the monarchy in fact depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes from our state of life,' which they said 'speaks for itself.'

  • The statement from Harry and Meghan was issued on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex, who along with his wife Meghan, has been critical of the British royal family since stepping back from royal duties.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

The wife of Prince Harry, who has also been at odds with the royal family since the couple's decision to move to the United States.

Tom Bower

The author of a new book on the British royal family, which has been criticized by Prince Harry and Meghan as pushing 'deranged conspiracy and melodrama.'

Queen Camilla

The current Queen of the United Kingdom, who was previously known as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince William

The Prince of Wales, and second in line to the British throne.

Kate, Princess of Wales

The wife of Prince William, and the current Princess of Wales.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Prince Harry and Meghan

The takeaway

The ongoing tensions between Prince Harry, Meghan, and the British royal family continue to play out publicly, with the couple's latest statement accusing the author of a new book on the royals of pushing 'deranged conspiracy and melodrama' instead of facts.