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Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family
The British Crown is in crisis, with constitutional threats at home and abroad. Since their infamous 'Megxit' split from the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have dominated global headlines. Ferociously controversial, not least for demanding privacy while seeking the spotlight, the Sussexes have remained a subject of gripping fascination for both supporters and cynics alike. Both camps are united on one platform: what is the endgame?
Fighting to preserve their royal titles and privileges, In their attempts to create a Sussex brand the couple have fuelled bitter hostility. Accusations of disloyalty have been trumped by recriminations about dishonesty. Amid High Court battles with the government and the media, and the infamous publication of Spare, the Sussexes have reeled after successive Netflix flops and their doomed collaboration with Spotify - only to be ridiculed for Meghan's self-invention as a domestic goddess.
At a landmark moment in royal history, the Sussexes' challenge to the British monarchy echoes worldwide. The fallout always threatens to be catastrophic. Just five years on from 'Megxit', can King Charles overcome the scandals that blight the family and limit the Sussexes' threat to the monarchy? Can the broken bonds between the Houses of Sussex and Windsor ever be repaired or will the King choose to strip them of their titles and banish them forever? The Sussexes are in a race against time to solve their predicament.
With inimitable research and exclusive interviews from insiders, Britain's leading investigative biographer Tom Bower exposes the latest contortions in the explosive Royal saga of power and betrayal.
Fighting to preserve their royal titles and privileges, In their attempts to create a Sussex brand the couple have fuelled bitter hostility. Accusations of disloyalty have been trumped by recriminations about dishonesty. Amid High Court battles with the government and the media, and the infamous publication of Spare, the Sussexes have reeled after successive Netflix flops and their doomed collaboration with Spotify - only to be ridiculed for Meghan's self-invention as a domestic goddess.
At a landmark moment in royal history, the Sussexes' challenge to the British monarchy echoes worldwide. The fallout always threatens to be catastrophic. Just five years on from 'Megxit', can King Charles overcome the scandals that blight the family and limit the Sussexes' threat to the monarchy? Can the broken bonds between the Houses of Sussex and Windsor ever be repaired or will the King choose to strip them of their titles and banish them forever? The Sussexes are in a race against time to solve their predicament.
With inimitable research and exclusive interviews from insiders, Britain's leading investigative biographer Tom Bower exposes the latest contortions in the explosive Royal saga of power and betrayal.
464 pages, Hardcover
Published March 26, 2026
About the author
Tom Bower
60 books213 followersFor the author of works on child development, see T.G.R. Bower
Tom Bower (born 28 September 1946) is a British writer, noted for his investigative journalism and for his unauthorized biographies.
A former Panorama reporter, his books include unauthorised biographies of Tiny Rowland, Robert Maxwell, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Geoffrey Robinson, Gordon Brown and Richard Branson.
He won the 2003 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award for Broken Dreams, an investigation into corruption in English football. His joint biography of Conrad Black and Barbara Amiel Conrad and Lady Black: Dancing on the Edge was published in November 2006, and an unsuccessful libel case over a passing mention of Daily Express proprietor Richard Desmond in the book was heard in July 2009.
An unauthorised biography by Bower of Richard Desmond, provisionally entitled Rough Trader, awaits publication. Bowers's biography of Simon Cowell, written with Cowell's co-operation, was published on 20 April, 2012.
Bower is married to Veronica Wadley, former editor of the London Evening Standard, and has four children.
Tom Bower (born 28 September 1946) is a British writer, noted for his investigative journalism and for his unauthorized biographies.
A former Panorama reporter, his books include unauthorised biographies of Tiny Rowland, Robert Maxwell, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Geoffrey Robinson, Gordon Brown and Richard Branson.
He won the 2003 William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award for Broken Dreams, an investigation into corruption in English football. His joint biography of Conrad Black and Barbara Amiel Conrad and Lady Black: Dancing on the Edge was published in November 2006, and an unsuccessful libel case over a passing mention of Daily Express proprietor Richard Desmond in the book was heard in July 2009.
An unauthorised biography by Bower of Richard Desmond, provisionally entitled Rough Trader, awaits publication. Bowers's biography of Simon Cowell, written with Cowell's co-operation, was published on 20 April, 2012.
Bower is married to Veronica Wadley, former editor of the London Evening Standard, and has four children.
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March 28, 2026
The real advantage of Tom Bower's book on Meghan and Harry is that he gathers many disparate sources into one cohesive timeline. I pay very close attention so there was a lot here that I already knew that perhaps most people wouldn't, but even so, there were some new revelations here as well. Clearly some pretty key sources have talked to Tom Bower, plus he went to the Invictus Games in person and reported what he saw with his own eyes. Bower draws your eye repeatedly to Meghan and Harry's hypocrisies, just by describing facts.
March 27, 2026
I’ve read a couple of Bower’s books and found his insight into the darker side of the royals fascinating. I listened to the audio version of this which is very well narrated throughout. In the last couple,e of years or so, every move made by those in the crosshairs here has been reported in. There are daily stories of Harry, Meghan and the odious Andrew so it must be difficult to find anything new and ‘explosive’ as suggested by the blurb. I’m not a monarchist and don’t follow the redtop exposés, but I believe it’s about time the monarchy recognised and addressed a toxic culture which has allowed some individuals to flourish and profit and turning a blind eye is no longer acceptable, There are indications that the next generation will have a different view and it’s clear that William and Catherine will not tolerate many of the behaviours detailed in this book.
Tom Bowers makes a good job of drawing together all the key players and events in a cohesive structure that puts everything into context. Meghan’s manipulative and arrogant nature is clear from the outset. Harry, clearly bewitched, was a staunch defender of her whims and fancies, despite knowing how much it was distressing other people, from servants to peers. There were brief moments when I felt a modicum of sympathy for this troubled individual; his distress and failure to acknowledge his mother’s death, his coloured teenage years and the loss of an enjoyable army camaraderie. But ultimately, I found him shallow and unlikeable. He has a similar sense of entitlement to Andrew and has learned to his cost that it doesn’t always work out that way. Meghan’s delusional muttering about her business forays are laughable and in a way, the two deserve one another and it’ll be interesting to see how the next few years pan out as they seek a meaningful role. The story is mainly linear, going right up to the ongoing revelations about Andrew and his eviction from his former home. Most sources are not, of course, directly attributed, but I have little doubt that the accounts are true. The days of worshiping the royals are long gone and I believe this book shows the darker side of a monarchy in crisis. It’s a fascinating insight and I’ve listened to it in almost a single sitting. Well written, entertaining and informed.
Tom Bowers makes a good job of drawing together all the key players and events in a cohesive structure that puts everything into context. Meghan’s manipulative and arrogant nature is clear from the outset. Harry, clearly bewitched, was a staunch defender of her whims and fancies, despite knowing how much it was distressing other people, from servants to peers. There were brief moments when I felt a modicum of sympathy for this troubled individual; his distress and failure to acknowledge his mother’s death, his coloured teenage years and the loss of an enjoyable army camaraderie. But ultimately, I found him shallow and unlikeable. He has a similar sense of entitlement to Andrew and has learned to his cost that it doesn’t always work out that way. Meghan’s delusional muttering about her business forays are laughable and in a way, the two deserve one another and it’ll be interesting to see how the next few years pan out as they seek a meaningful role. The story is mainly linear, going right up to the ongoing revelations about Andrew and his eviction from his former home. Most sources are not, of course, directly attributed, but I have little doubt that the accounts are true. The days of worshiping the royals are long gone and I believe this book shows the darker side of a monarchy in crisis. It’s a fascinating insight and I’ve listened to it in almost a single sitting. Well written, entertaining and informed.
March 29, 2026
I like Tom Bower and have read most of his books. I like the fact that he is a barrister and so you know that whatever is written is factual, after all the litigation happy duo have never sued him!!
This book doesn’t offer much in terms of new information, but does offer a different perspective I suppose.
I thought one of the paragraphs in the book
“…Meghan actually wants to be a celebrity without any sense of irony, given how much her own success exceed her talents…Meghan is a product of her own era, in that she has the entitlement of a celebrity but the talents of a nobody….against the odds she found her way to the Royal, the perfect pedestal for a narcissist”
Was an accurate of assessment of her.
Meghan literally has zero talent, most people had never heard of her until she met Harry, she isn’t pretty so can’t get by on her looks, she isn’t a nice person so can’t get by on her personality and she has no talent or skill, so the only thing she has use is her title that she got from marry a man, nice touch of feminism there I see, NOT!! I would hate for my only success to be because I married a man and not even a great man at that.
As for Harry, his whole life is just one big whine fest, whine whine whine, woe is me my brother is going to be King whine whine whine, my brother is better looking, my brother has a beautiful wife and children which I don’t have, whine whine whine. We get it Harry, you’re a loser but please for the love of humanity be a loser quietly and out of the public arena.
This book highlights just how self centered, angry, spiteful and pathetic these two are. They have zero self awareness and anything they touch turns to doggy mess.
I would have liked to have see more information contradicting the lies they have told and going into more details about that, the information provided is already known and written about it would be good have every lie they have told laid out along with the truth.
This book doesn’t offer much in terms of new information, but does offer a different perspective I suppose.
I thought one of the paragraphs in the book
“…Meghan actually wants to be a celebrity without any sense of irony, given how much her own success exceed her talents…Meghan is a product of her own era, in that she has the entitlement of a celebrity but the talents of a nobody….against the odds she found her way to the Royal, the perfect pedestal for a narcissist”
Was an accurate of assessment of her.
Meghan literally has zero talent, most people had never heard of her until she met Harry, she isn’t pretty so can’t get by on her looks, she isn’t a nice person so can’t get by on her personality and she has no talent or skill, so the only thing she has use is her title that she got from marry a man, nice touch of feminism there I see, NOT!! I would hate for my only success to be because I married a man and not even a great man at that.
As for Harry, his whole life is just one big whine fest, whine whine whine, woe is me my brother is going to be King whine whine whine, my brother is better looking, my brother has a beautiful wife and children which I don’t have, whine whine whine. We get it Harry, you’re a loser but please for the love of humanity be a loser quietly and out of the public arena.
This book highlights just how self centered, angry, spiteful and pathetic these two are. They have zero self awareness and anything they touch turns to doggy mess.
I would have liked to have see more information contradicting the lies they have told and going into more details about that, the information provided is already known and written about it would be good have every lie they have told laid out along with the truth.
March 28, 2026
Interesting.
With Tom you get facts, laid out, he said, she said, they did. The Sussexes can't sue there are no lies, as most of this is already known, he has gone into more detail regarding Sentebale and Invictus Games. He has also probably interviewed many people to get their take as well. He hasn't printed anything sensational it's just a timeline of the Sussexes marriage, how they've behaved, what they've done etc. He includes what she's wearing and how much. Ridiculous amount of money she spends unless they're bought, worn and returned which maybe why they're not tailored but would you want with dirt or grass stains on?
Well done Mr Bower.
With Tom you get facts, laid out, he said, she said, they did. The Sussexes can't sue there are no lies, as most of this is already known, he has gone into more detail regarding Sentebale and Invictus Games. He has also probably interviewed many people to get their take as well. He hasn't printed anything sensational it's just a timeline of the Sussexes marriage, how they've behaved, what they've done etc. He includes what she's wearing and how much. Ridiculous amount of money she spends unless they're bought, worn and returned which maybe why they're not tailored but would you want with dirt or grass stains on?
Well done Mr Bower.
Did Not Finish
April 3, 2026DNF. The royal tea was fascinating until Tom Bower lied about the Black Lives Matter movement.
He wrote: “Black Lives Matter supporters proposed that presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln be ‘cancelled’ because they had owned slaves. That was followed by BLM’s demand for hundreds of classic literature books to be banned as racist. ” <-- Not only is this false, it's absolutely ridiculous. How do you "cancel" a dead person? Also, book banning is a conservative policy. Bower should have either educated himself or left this out altogether. Meghan Markle has been able to weaponize racism as a way to dismiss all criticism against her and this plays right into that.
He wrote: “Black Lives Matter supporters proposed that presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln be ‘cancelled’ because they had owned slaves. That was followed by BLM’s demand for hundreds of classic literature books to be banned as racist. ” <-- Not only is this false, it's absolutely ridiculous. How do you "cancel" a dead person? Also, book banning is a conservative policy. Bower should have either educated himself or left this out altogether. Meghan Markle has been able to weaponize racism as a way to dismiss all criticism against her and this plays right into that.
March 31, 2026
Continuing right where he left off, Tom Bower brings the narrative of Meghan and Harry’s constant battle for relevance up-to-date in the year 2026.
Although the first few chapters are a retelling of the latter half of his first book, once the timeline reaches the Queen’s funeral, the victimhood and self-aggrandizement of the Sussexes continues at full throttle with plenty of new revelations regarding the failures and corruption at Harry’s charities, the failings of Megans pivot to becoming a lifestyle guru à la Martha Stewart or Gwyneth Paltrow, and the disdain in which Prince William holds his younger brother for the terrible treatment given to his wife and family.
Just like Revenge, Betryal is fairly written with a reliance on anonymous sources but considering what we know about this couple, this all seems extremely plausible and very likely
very true. The couple continue to rely on professional victimhood and continue to be utterly unlikable people. Bower has dived deep into the murk and shadows of the lives of Harry and Meghan and has surfaced with shocking revelations.
Throughout this second book however, it is becoming clearer that Harry is totally adrift from his family, his home in the UK and his sense of purpose as a royal Megan shows little interest in his causes and seeks only to capitalise on the status that being the wife of a prince and a duchess entails. Meanwhile, Prince William comes across as one of the few members of the royal family left with a solid head on his shoulders and an actual focus as to what the monarchy should be like in the 21st-century.
As the story reaches its finale with the arrest and stripping of titles from the former Prince Andrew, it’s clear that the sorry tale of Megan and Harry has not yet ended.
Although the first few chapters are a retelling of the latter half of his first book, once the timeline reaches the Queen’s funeral, the victimhood and self-aggrandizement of the Sussexes continues at full throttle with plenty of new revelations regarding the failures and corruption at Harry’s charities, the failings of Megans pivot to becoming a lifestyle guru à la Martha Stewart or Gwyneth Paltrow, and the disdain in which Prince William holds his younger brother for the terrible treatment given to his wife and family.
Just like Revenge, Betryal is fairly written with a reliance on anonymous sources but considering what we know about this couple, this all seems extremely plausible and very likely
very true. The couple continue to rely on professional victimhood and continue to be utterly unlikable people. Bower has dived deep into the murk and shadows of the lives of Harry and Meghan and has surfaced with shocking revelations.
Throughout this second book however, it is becoming clearer that Harry is totally adrift from his family, his home in the UK and his sense of purpose as a royal Megan shows little interest in his causes and seeks only to capitalise on the status that being the wife of a prince and a duchess entails. Meanwhile, Prince William comes across as one of the few members of the royal family left with a solid head on his shoulders and an actual focus as to what the monarchy should be like in the 21st-century.
As the story reaches its finale with the arrest and stripping of titles from the former Prince Andrew, it’s clear that the sorry tale of Megan and Harry has not yet ended.
April 2, 2026
This book contains a staggering 987 references in support of its content. Despite my low opinion of Harry, I did feel some sympathy towards him at times, One such point was when it was hinted that William stood in the way of a deal where Harry and Meghan would have been given £3m per annum to go off and live quietly. In hindsight, this may have prevented a lot of the subsequent events, but not all. Meghan was always going to want her pound of royal flesh. I still have no sympathy for her; she comes across as a highly avaricious person with almost no self knowledge.
Getting back to Harry though, I quickly lost all sympathy for him with the well backed up accounts of how self-pitying and totally dominated he is. Queen Camilla is said to have commented that Meghan brainwashed Harry and today I heard of a song called Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is a Narcissist. One line really struck me as summing up this book perfectly; Harry was groomed and is now doomed. Check The Royal Grift YouTube channel if you wish to hear it for yourself. How low has this branch of the family when a satirical song is created about them?
NB I would credit the singer but am not aware of who it is
Getting back to Harry though, I quickly lost all sympathy for him with the well backed up accounts of how self-pitying and totally dominated he is. Queen Camilla is said to have commented that Meghan brainwashed Harry and today I heard of a song called Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is a Narcissist. One line really struck me as summing up this book perfectly; Harry was groomed and is now doomed. Check The Royal Grift YouTube channel if you wish to hear it for yourself. How low has this branch of the family when a satirical song is created about them?
NB I would credit the singer but am not aware of who it is
April 8, 2026
Another excellent book by Tom Bower. It offers a strong, well‑sourced analysis of the events and statements involving Prince Harry and Rachel Meghan Markle over recent years. Although it was already going to be a bestseller, I’m grateful to PH and RMM for their public comments about the book, which have made sure to propel it onto the bestseller list.
The timeline format makes the narrative easy to follow and effective. I remembered many of the events, but seeing them laid out chronologically highlights how each incident seemed to outdo the last — moments where you wonder how things could deteriorate further or how there could be so little sense of respect or restraint. The structure made the motives behind the actions much clearer.
I can't wait for the next instalment by Tom Bowers as we continue to watch the duo unfold.
The timeline format makes the narrative easy to follow and effective. I remembered many of the events, but seeing them laid out chronologically highlights how each incident seemed to outdo the last — moments where you wonder how things could deteriorate further or how there could be so little sense of respect or restraint. The structure made the motives behind the actions much clearer.
I can't wait for the next instalment by Tom Bowers as we continue to watch the duo unfold.
April 7, 2026
Well I never! Well actually I did… This is the 8th book by Tom Bower that I’ve read, and the second on Harry and Meghan, and it’s exactly what I expected.
It’s thorough, has nearly a thousand source references, and in my view more compelling than Revenge, his first H&M tome.
This said, many of Bower’s sources are anonymous, so, given that H&M are relentlessly accused of rewriting history and making up the present, Bower probably needs to work a little harder to demonstrate that he’s not doing the same.
This said, the book bounces along, and is nicely written. If you quite like H&M though, it is definitely not for you. It starts with them pretty much in the gutter in 2022, and over the next four years shines a light on the ever-deeper depths they seem to willingly crawl to.
It’s thorough, has nearly a thousand source references, and in my view more compelling than Revenge, his first H&M tome.
This said, many of Bower’s sources are anonymous, so, given that H&M are relentlessly accused of rewriting history and making up the present, Bower probably needs to work a little harder to demonstrate that he’s not doing the same.
This said, the book bounces along, and is nicely written. If you quite like H&M though, it is definitely not for you. It starts with them pretty much in the gutter in 2022, and over the next four years shines a light on the ever-deeper depths they seem to willingly crawl to.
March 29, 2026
poisonous but deserved
Why did I read this book? Most of it is tedious if meticulously argued. I read it because I’m fascinated at how this trivial stupid self-obsessed woman has tried to cash in on her marriage, beleiving herself to be the person of interest. I agree with Tina Brown that the couple might have been a royal asset, had only Meghan been a woman of character, like Catherine. I think the only reason to readi is schadefreud.
Why did I read this book? Most of it is tedious if meticulously argued. I read it because I’m fascinated at how this trivial stupid self-obsessed woman has tried to cash in on her marriage, beleiving herself to be the person of interest. I agree with Tina Brown that the couple might have been a royal asset, had only Meghan been a woman of character, like Catherine. I think the only reason to readi is schadefreud.
April 30, 2026
It’s a sign of an impending nervous breakdown when I start reading books like this
June 23, 2026
This book is exhausting. Mostly because the subjects are exhausting. I've been following the royals pretty much since birth. Charles and Diana's wedding was about a month after I was born, my grandmother watched it while staying with us, and Prince William's birthday is about a week before mine. And I have followed all the scandals as they unfolded and read a lot of the books told from many perspectives and touted as the inside and real story. I take these with a grain of salt. However given that most of this book has information that comes directly from Harry and Meghan since neither one of them has shut up since meeting in 2016, this one isn't bad.
I've thought of them as being your typical vain, shallow, self absorbed celebrities, as the majority of people in Hollywood are. I've followed them since they news broke they were dating. I wondered about their relationship when during their engagement photo call Meghan seemed more interested in smiling and posing for pictures than in the man she was marrying, and found her blindingly white wedding dress boring and disappointing and weird for a second wedding, but as with most things that don't affect me I just decided they seem happy and went about my day. But neither one of them seem able to stop talking and seeing everything put together in this book was alarming. At times I felt concern for Harry and his mental state. Even Diana on her worst day wasn't that bad. The amount of anger and bitterness and obsession was terrifying. After a while I worried more about William and his family than Harry himself. That level of anger has led to many a true crime story and the man needs actual help, cause it isn't healthy. As for Meghan, the many reports about her treatment of staff can't be ignored and I have worked with a few women (they always seem to be women) like her and she's ultimately her own worst enemy. If someone has to constantly tell you what a kind and wonderful person they are they probably aren't. The nicest people I've known just are that way and don't have to tell me so.
Seeing all the contradictions, lies and hypocrisy all put together in a book was jarring. I've heard all the stories, but over the course of the roughly ten years they've been together and frankly like many others I've reached a point where I find them boring. They've got nothing new and keep beating a dead horse. Harry's father was cold, William is a terrible brother, the royals are racist and shouldn't exist, all the while clutching those titles with both hands insisting in order to make money.
The book was readable, nothing new if you've been following the royals, but seeing it altogether was exhausting and alarming given the level of delusion both of them seem to have.
There was a weird mistake in here though. Shortly after his marriage Harry is said to be fifth in line to the throne, and later after the death of the queen he's said to be sixth in line when it should be the other way around.
The book speculates that the monarchy is in trouble, because of the antics of Andrew, Sarah, Harry and Meghan. I'm not sure I agree. Andrew's antics maybe, but Harry and Meghan to my knowledge haven't broken the law, despite what the many conspiracy theorists on social media try to push about them. I won't shed a tear if the monarchy does come to an end, but living in a Commonwealth country I do appreciate the history of the institution and King Charles has gone up in my estimation with his subtle defense of my country following the jabs coming from south of the border and I see how they do serve some purpose with their soft power. No one knows how things will shake out in the end. The anti H&M crowd have staked a lot on William taking over and turned on the king but as always with social media mobs they probably will be disappointed. But still it was an engaging read and easy to get through.
I've thought of them as being your typical vain, shallow, self absorbed celebrities, as the majority of people in Hollywood are. I've followed them since they news broke they were dating. I wondered about their relationship when during their engagement photo call Meghan seemed more interested in smiling and posing for pictures than in the man she was marrying, and found her blindingly white wedding dress boring and disappointing and weird for a second wedding, but as with most things that don't affect me I just decided they seem happy and went about my day. But neither one of them seem able to stop talking and seeing everything put together in this book was alarming. At times I felt concern for Harry and his mental state. Even Diana on her worst day wasn't that bad. The amount of anger and bitterness and obsession was terrifying. After a while I worried more about William and his family than Harry himself. That level of anger has led to many a true crime story and the man needs actual help, cause it isn't healthy. As for Meghan, the many reports about her treatment of staff can't be ignored and I have worked with a few women (they always seem to be women) like her and she's ultimately her own worst enemy. If someone has to constantly tell you what a kind and wonderful person they are they probably aren't. The nicest people I've known just are that way and don't have to tell me so.
Seeing all the contradictions, lies and hypocrisy all put together in a book was jarring. I've heard all the stories, but over the course of the roughly ten years they've been together and frankly like many others I've reached a point where I find them boring. They've got nothing new and keep beating a dead horse. Harry's father was cold, William is a terrible brother, the royals are racist and shouldn't exist, all the while clutching those titles with both hands insisting in order to make money.
The book was readable, nothing new if you've been following the royals, but seeing it altogether was exhausting and alarming given the level of delusion both of them seem to have.
There was a weird mistake in here though. Shortly after his marriage Harry is said to be fifth in line to the throne, and later after the death of the queen he's said to be sixth in line when it should be the other way around.
The book speculates that the monarchy is in trouble, because of the antics of Andrew, Sarah, Harry and Meghan. I'm not sure I agree. Andrew's antics maybe, but Harry and Meghan to my knowledge haven't broken the law, despite what the many conspiracy theorists on social media try to push about them. I won't shed a tear if the monarchy does come to an end, but living in a Commonwealth country I do appreciate the history of the institution and King Charles has gone up in my estimation with his subtle defense of my country following the jabs coming from south of the border and I see how they do serve some purpose with their soft power. No one knows how things will shake out in the end. The anti H&M crowd have staked a lot on William taking over and turned on the king but as always with social media mobs they probably will be disappointed. But still it was an engaging read and easy to get through.
June 6, 2026
It seems the author has a bias against Meghan. Throughout the book every mention of her is negative, assumes what she thinks, judges her actions negatively without any consideration of a balanced truth.
If anyone is looking for justification for published tabloid lies as truth, readers will love this.
This is a biased opinion piece. There are no mentions of sources of the material other than ‘Buckingham sources’ or ‘Paris official’ etc ‘Quotes’ of what conversations were heard and quoted in this book have no sources either and assumes the author knows what the subjects he reports on are thinking - no interviews. So this book is hearsay as everything written is at least 3rd hand or 4th or 5th or perhaps even completely made up fiction and lies of tabloid press. So negative …
This is not investigative at all. I cannot trust anything this author has written.
If anyone is looking for justification for published tabloid lies as truth, readers will love this.
This is a biased opinion piece. There are no mentions of sources of the material other than ‘Buckingham sources’ or ‘Paris official’ etc ‘Quotes’ of what conversations were heard and quoted in this book have no sources either and assumes the author knows what the subjects he reports on are thinking - no interviews. So this book is hearsay as everything written is at least 3rd hand or 4th or 5th or perhaps even completely made up fiction and lies of tabloid press. So negative …
This is not investigative at all. I cannot trust anything this author has written.
April 14, 2026
Well, I liked it. I thought it would be 'juicier' with all the hype that has been said online, etc. I think as time as passed we/I have learned that H & M are just a couple of spoiled brats exploiting their so called victimhood. Both have rewritten their life histories to fit their narrative and it shows - they think we the people are stupid, we are not. Neither seem to realize they are not the only ones who may have had dysfunctional home life, had to deal with it and the fallout and move on. Jeez. Grow up. I am having a hard time deciding who is worse H or M, both are disgusting.
I hope the Royal Family strips them of all titles and their children as well.
I hope the Royal Family strips them of all titles and their children as well.
April 21, 2026
I feel dirty for having read this. I knew it was written by an obvious hatter, however I didn’t think it would be written in such a way that you almost felt like you were searching through H&M’s trash yourselves for any snippet of something to say “Ah Ha!”
June 1, 2026
I’m no Megan Markel fan, to be sure. But this book is nothing but a bitchy hate piece. The sourcing is thin and there’s nothing remotely “journalistic” about it.
August 18, 2026
Harry is rapidly becoming a man without a country. I wonder if, late at night, when the demons come—does he regret ever meeting Meghan? I sure would in his situation! William and Kate must be laughing all the way to a happy life.
April 7, 2026
As a second installment in the Suss-ex's saga towards oblivion, I must say it is less interesting than "Revenge". His first book was a great introduction to Meghan Markle as a character, and her social climbing towards selling herself as a future duchess and princess. What followed shouldn't have surprised anyone at the Court of St. James had any of them done their due diligence, which they didn't. A royal mess ensued.
This book's main problem is its lack of substance, except this is not Bower's fault since that description would rightly fit his subjects; they are a broken record with little to give, they can simply rehash all grievances while gasping for lost chances, all the same they are fast speeding towards bankruptcy. They have little in storage but a very public, and scandalous divorce, something all of us royal have been saying for a while. I simply want to state once more I was one of the ones who called it back in 2019, ok?
This couple is a perfect example of the old saying: "you reap what you sow".
This book's main problem is its lack of substance, except this is not Bower's fault since that description would rightly fit his subjects; they are a broken record with little to give, they can simply rehash all grievances while gasping for lost chances, all the same they are fast speeding towards bankruptcy. They have little in storage but a very public, and scandalous divorce, something all of us royal have been saying for a while. I simply want to state once more I was one of the ones who called it back in 2019, ok?
This couple is a perfect example of the old saying: "you reap what you sow".
April 20, 2026
Last holiday I read Andrew Lownie’s Entitled, so this holiday I bought this year’s “big” royal book and to be honest it was a bit of a disappointment. I get that Meghan and Harry are a couple that seem to inspire strong reactions and so perhaps the writers just cater to one side or the other but that’s not what I want. I want something that feels at least like it’s trying to be even handed and came to a conclusion after doing the research (rather than finding the data that backs the author’s hypothesis up) but maybe I’ve just read Gaudy Night and it’s discussion about sound and unsound scholarship too much and this is popular non fiction.
That said, the Lownie felt more rigorous than this for sure and it’s a similar market. But perhaps the principals on both sides of this are so entrenched that as an author your sources are either one side or the other and that’s it. I remain convinced that at some point there will be a good book about this whole saga though.
That said, the Lownie felt more rigorous than this for sure and it’s a similar market. But perhaps the principals on both sides of this are so entrenched that as an author your sources are either one side or the other and that’s it. I remain convinced that at some point there will be a good book about this whole saga though.
April 14, 2026
A juicy, easy read that revisits much of what’s already been in the media, along with claims presented as having some truth.
What stands out is how Meghan and Harry are portrayed -wanting privacy while staying in the spotlight, and publicly airing family grievances while presenting themselves as victims. That contradiction makes them hard to sympathize with.
Overall, interesting, but even as characters, they don’t come across as particularly likeable and authentic.
What stands out is how Meghan and Harry are portrayed -wanting privacy while staying in the spotlight, and publicly airing family grievances while presenting themselves as victims. That contradiction makes them hard to sympathize with.
Overall, interesting, but even as characters, they don’t come across as particularly likeable and authentic.
June 15, 2026
I enjoyed listening to this - as I follow the royal stories there wasn’t anything new - just the Sussexes always scheming to try and upstage the royals. Such a shame Harry married Meghan - she has ruined him and is trying to do the same with our monarchy.
September 18, 2026
This one was a waste of time.
I found myself irritated by the book which is a first.
The author was biased from the very first page. I went into it thinking the author would have more of a neutral point of presentation.
Written as if the writer was part of every conversation, all knowing with no wriggle room. I doubt anything is that black and white.
Mocking towards some. I did not get this book to know the personal opinion of the author and I did not therefor appreciate the presentation of it. It’s disrespectful to be mocking towards anyone and as the writer or the narrator I expect professional behaviour since you are not writing or reading about yourself.
Timeline was all over the place. It’s hard to understand the progression of events when you are jumping all over the timeline when you know little to nothing about the topic.
The book was repetitive. I already did not care for the way this was written, to then hear the “evidence” again and again to justify different events was irritating.
Overall booting and not at all what I expected.
Clearly not a book for me as I am not a fan of any of these people, more of a neutral bystander who does not care what they do or don’t do. I think you need to have strong prior the book feelings to get something out of it.
My mum loves the royal family, was hoping to get something conversation ideas from here but no, nothing useful or interesting here.
I found myself irritated by the book which is a first.
The author was biased from the very first page. I went into it thinking the author would have more of a neutral point of presentation.
Written as if the writer was part of every conversation, all knowing with no wriggle room. I doubt anything is that black and white.
Mocking towards some. I did not get this book to know the personal opinion of the author and I did not therefor appreciate the presentation of it. It’s disrespectful to be mocking towards anyone and as the writer or the narrator I expect professional behaviour since you are not writing or reading about yourself.
Timeline was all over the place. It’s hard to understand the progression of events when you are jumping all over the timeline when you know little to nothing about the topic.
The book was repetitive. I already did not care for the way this was written, to then hear the “evidence” again and again to justify different events was irritating.
Overall booting and not at all what I expected.
Clearly not a book for me as I am not a fan of any of these people, more of a neutral bystander who does not care what they do or don’t do. I think you need to have strong prior the book feelings to get something out of it.
My mum loves the royal family, was hoping to get something conversation ideas from here but no, nothing useful or interesting here.
April 13, 2026
A very clear look at two people that refuse to stop
After reading Mr Bower’s book, I believe Harry is a very devious individual in desperate need of Real therapy. Harry and Meghan need intense counseling and surrounding themselves with yes people and no real friends, they will continue to cause pain and anguish to those that loved them. The real tragedy is the two children being raised by a couple that are extremely mentally ill.
After reading Mr Bower’s book, I believe Harry is a very devious individual in desperate need of Real therapy. Harry and Meghan need intense counseling and surrounding themselves with yes people and no real friends, they will continue to cause pain and anguish to those that loved them. The real tragedy is the two children being raised by a couple that are extremely mentally ill.
May 21, 2026
Ugh... Harry and Meagan are such a pair of curated entitled whiners who are always the victims. Any chance that Britain wants them back?
August 21, 2026
I’m no fan of Harry and Meghan, but I thought this was a total character assassination, lacking in nuance or subtlety. The audiobook narrator delivers everything with such a relentlessly condemnatory, emotionally manipulative tone that I actually found myself starting to root for Harry and Meghan. It would have been far more effective if he had maintained an impartial, BBC-style tone, rather than appealing to the listener’s baser instincts with a voice that sounds more like Jafar from Aladdin than a serious journalist.
I also disliked the occasional flashes of snobbery. For example, the sneering aside about Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, becoming a barman despite having a degree. So what? Who does the author think he is to pass judgement on someone else’s career choices? Maybe Brooksbank enjoys working in a bar. Or is the implication that working in a bar is somehow beneath someone with a degree, and therefore something only “common” people do?
That aside, it’s inevitably an entertaining listen.
I also disliked the occasional flashes of snobbery. For example, the sneering aside about Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, becoming a barman despite having a degree. So what? Who does the author think he is to pass judgement on someone else’s career choices? Maybe Brooksbank enjoys working in a bar. Or is the implication that working in a bar is somehow beneath someone with a degree, and therefore something only “common” people do?
That aside, it’s inevitably an entertaining listen.
May 29, 2026
And then this happened and this happened.
April 8, 2026
I am sure that Tom Bower has the measure of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. I am also certain his book is backed up by genuine sources and facts .... many many facts ! in fact (😂)... I found there were rather to many fact-based revelations that I could have easily have left out.
Its possible we have been so overloaded with the behaviour of these narcissistic couple in social media and the mainline which is the reason I found Tom Bowers "one book too far".
Having said all that, the book is naturally well written and the author remains fair in his treatment of both Meghan and Harry.... at least I thought so.
Its possible we have been so overloaded with the behaviour of these narcissistic couple in social media and the mainline which is the reason I found Tom Bowers "one book too far".
Having said all that, the book is naturally well written and the author remains fair in his treatment of both Meghan and Harry.... at least I thought so.
April 6, 2026
Brilliant! Tom Bower writes so eloquently, he is factual and his research is impeccable. I thoroughly devoured every chapter! I was already familiar with the antics of Rachel & Henry, I found myself nodding along with Mr. Bowers observations and laughing out loud! A second, successful publication of the never ending Monteshitshow saga! I look forward to the next release… perhaps it could be called Released… the final volume in the Monteshitshow Trilogy… H&M released from all royal titles, all social media accounts, red carpets, speeches and paid appearances! Oh how we can dream!
September 26, 2026
Spiteful and nasty is how I would describe this book. An obvious Meghan and Harry hater whose opinion of them smothers the facts as he states them with his own bias and prejudice. I did not enjoy this read as the one sidedness of this author - who of course is an elderly white male - stains this storytelling and ultimately left me with distaste.
April 4, 2026
Harry and Meghan - two grifters who I love to hate! 🤩
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