‘Treacherous, Disloyal and Duplicitous': An Explosive New Book About Harry and Meghan | The Daily T

Why It Matters

The book fuels a high‑profile clash that could reshape public opinion of the monarchy and jeopardize the Sussexes’ commercial ambitions, while prompting the royal family to consider decisive action to protect its credibility.

Key Takeaways

• Bower accuses Harry and Meghan of treachery and betrayal.
• Book claims Sussexes are financially desperate and monetizing royal titles.
• Bower says Meghan is narcissistic, self‑obsessed, and harmful to monarchy.
• Royal family may cut ties if scandal escalates further.
• Interview highlights tension between author’s monarchist stance and Sussex narrative.

Summary

Tom Bower’s latest exposé, titled *Betrayal*, dominates today’s Daily Tea interview, positioning the former royal couple as the central villains of a post‑royal drama. The author, a veteran of scandal‑slinging biographies, alleges that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have deliberately undermined the monarchy, describing their actions as treacherous, disloyal and duplicitous. He argues that the Sussexes are now financially strained, resorting to paid appearances and brand deals that monetize their royal titles, a move he deems unforgivable for a monarchist.

Bower backs his claims with a litany of anecdotes: Meghan’s self‑referential speeches at charity events, a purportedly tone‑deaf Colombian visit, and a pattern of “self‑obsessed” behavior that he says eclipses any philanthropic intent. He does not hide his personal bias, stating outright, “I don’t like her,” and accusing her of exploiting the institution for profit. The book also paints a bleak picture of Harry’s career, suggesting he is desperate to regain royal legitimacy as his media ventures falter.

The interview is peppered with vivid quotations that illustrate Bower’s confrontational tone: “She takes from it and exploits it,” and “the monarchy depends on actually obliterating the Sussexes.” He also speculates on Prince William’s reaction, claiming the future king is “appalled” by Meghan’s duplicity. While the Sussexes have dismissed the book as “deranged melodrama,” the controversy has already propelled it to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list, amplifying its reach.

If the monarchy chooses to act, the fallout could deepen the rift between the senior royals and the couple, potentially prompting formal disavowal or stricter enforcement of title‑monetization bans. For the Sussexes, the narrative threatens their brand equity and may accelerate their pivot back toward commercial ventures. For the institution, the episode underscores the fragile balance between public fascination and reputational risk, reminding stakeholders that any perceived betrayal can reverberate across the Crown’s global image.

Original Description

"Deranged conspiracy and melodrama". That's how Harry and Meghan have described Tom Bower's explosive new book about them - 'Betrayal' - saying it had "crossed the line from criticism into fixation".

On today's Daily T, Tom Bower joins Camilla and Tim in the studio and says that's nonsense; they're awful, and the treachery, disloyalty, and duplicity of the Sussex's post Royal life could see them being cut out of the Royal Family for good.

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