Explosive Royal Book Claims Camilla Said Meghan 'Brainwashed' Harry
In a stunning revelation that threatens to further destabilise the already fragile relationship between the Sussexes and the monarchy, a forthcoming book by investigative author Tom Bower alleges that Queen Camilla privately told a friend that Meghan Markle had "brainwashed" Prince Harry. The claim forms part of the incendiary narrative in Betrayal: Power, Deceit And The Fight For The Future Of The Royal Family, which paints a picture of a royal household riven by suspicion and resentment.
Palace Tensions and Personal Betrayals
Bower's meticulously researched account, serialised in The Times, suggests that tensions between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales escalated dramatically in the period leading up to Harry and Meghan's departure from royal duties. According to the author, William and Kate Middleton viewed Meghan as a "divisive agent" within the family structure. The book claims the couple believed Meghan "lamented Harry's unlikely chances of one day being king, just as she regretted the possibility that she would never be the queen."
The narrative describes a profound transformation in Harry's character following his relationship with Meghan. Bower writes that the "jovial lad about town became possessed by seeking revenge" and that "increasingly, his character mirrored Meghan's. Emotionally, he veered towards extremes. Simple dislikes became passionate hatred." The author further alleges that Harry changed his telephone number without informing his family, ostensibly to please his new wife, thereby cutting off contact with old friends and deepening the familial rift.
Financial Strains and Faltering Projects
Six years after stepping back as senior working royals, the Sussexes are reportedly facing significant professional and financial challenges. Their lucrative Netflix deal, initially valued at over $100 million (£74 million), has reportedly ended. Meghan's inaugural Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which premiered in March 2025 to coincide with the launch of her lifestyle brand As Ever, failed to break into the platform's top 1,000 most-viewed shows. Statistics revealed earlier this year confirmed the programme's disappointing performance.
Furthermore, it was announced that the As Ever brand would become fully independent, having previously received financial backing from Netflix. Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the nature of this separation. One source suggested Meghan initiated the split to gain "full control" of the company, while another Los Angeles-based source told the Mail that Netflix was "not happy" with the brand's performance, noting a lack of public appetite for As Ever merchandise in planned Netflix House retail spaces.
Existential Threats and Future Fears
The book also delves into Prince Harry's personal anxieties within the context of the royal family's recent scandals. Bower claims Harry was "shocked" by the downfall of his uncle, Prince Andrew, following revelations about his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This event reportedly crystallised a deeper fear for Harry: that his brother, the future King William, could potentially "remove all the Sussexes' titles and effectively banish him from Britain."
Communications expert Mayah Riaz offered analysis on the Sussex brand's current predicament, telling The Mirror: "From a PR perspective, the Sussex brand has always relied heavily on momentum and narrative. Looking at the early years, there was intense global curiosity around them. Now we are seeing a shift where the public and platforms alike are asking a much simpler question: what is the actual product?" Riaz also pointed to a "wider fatigue around celebrity projects that feel more like personal branding exercises rather than compelling entertainment."
Amid these professional headwinds, the couple has announced plans to travel to Australia next month for several engagements. It is understood their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will not accompany them on this trip. The journey represents another chapter in their post-royal life, as detailed in Bower's explosive account of betrayal, power struggles, and the ongoing fight for the future identity of the British monarchy.
