Omid Scobie Admits Early Drafts of 'Endgame' Named Royals in Racism Allegations

The author claims an 'early and uncleared' version of the text was sent to the Dutch publisher, leading to the names being published in the Dutch edition, a claim the publisher disputes.

Author Omid Scobie admits that early drafts of his book 'Endgame' did include the names of King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales, in relation to allegations of racism within the Royal Family.
Scobie claims that an 'early and uncleared' version of the text was sent to the Dutch publisher for translation, leading to the names being published in the Dutch edition of the book.
The Dutch publisher, Xander Uitgevers, has rejected Scobie's explanation, stating that his account of the editorial process is 'factually incorrect'.
The controversy has sparked debates about the scrutiny faced by the Royal Family, with some arguing that they should be held to the same standards as publicly-funded officials.
The Dutch edition of 'Endgame' has been withdrawn from sale and a 'rectified edition' is expected to be back on shelves in December.