Endgame: The biography from the bestselling author telling the true story of the royal family and looking to the future for King Charles III after the death of Elizabeth II

The explosive new book from longtime royal journalist Omid Scobie and author of the international blockbuster Finding Freedom, Endgame a penetrating investigation into the current state of the British monarchy. An unpopular king, a power-hungry heir to the throne, a queen willing to go to great lengths to preserve her image, and a prince forced to start a new life after being betrayed by his own family. Queen Elizabeth II’s death ruptured the already-fractured foundations of the House of Windsor – and dismantled the protective shield around it. With an institution long plagued by incidents involving antiquated ideas around race, class and money, the monarchy and those who prop it up are now exposed and at odds with a rapidly modernizing world. Relying on his vast experience as a royal reporter and over a decade of conversations and interviews with current and former Palace staff, trusted friends of the royals and even the family members themselves, Scobie pulls back the curtain on an institution in turmoil to show what the monarchy must change in order to survive. This is the monarchy’s endgame. Do they have what it takes to save it? Scobie's bestseller, a compelling mix of history and non-fiction, delves into the heart of Britain's royalty. His exploration of the political dynamics and relationships within one of Europe's most dysfunctional families provides a unique perspective on the monarchy's struggle to adapt to the 21st century. For fans of Tina Brown (The Diana Chronicles), Lady Colin Campbell (People of Colour and the Royals), Robert Jobson (William at 40), Robert Hardman (Charles III), and Angela Levin (Diana’s Babies). HarperCollins 2023