![]() ![]() Scobie has become an authoritative voice on the lives and philanthropic endeavours of the Royal Family’s younger members and maintains strong. ![]() He added: "Sometimes these things fly under the radar, and I wanted to give an example of something within my own experiences within the institution that was a similar type. Omid Scobie is a London-based writer, royal editor for Harper’s Bazaar, an ABC News contributor, Good Morning America regular and host of ABC’s popular royal podcast, The Heir Pod. It was just calling her 'Straight Outta Compton' once, that was that," he said, referencing a Daily Mail article which used this language to compare photos of Markle's mother's home to Kensington Palace. "The reason why I felt it was important to include a small anecdote in the book was because I think over the years we've often heard people say, 'Well, there wasn't that much racism. ![]() In an interview with Insider in August 2020, Scobie said he experienced racial "ignorance" from a palace staff member who said they never expected him to "speak the way you do," an anecdote which is mentioned in the book. For the very first time, Finding Freedom goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan’s life together, dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. It's not the first time Scobie, who is mixed race, has opened up about his experience with racism. "Finding Freedom" shares details of Harry and Markle's life together, including the racist treatment Markle received at the hands of both the tabloids and the institution of the British monarchy. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. ![]()
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