Betrayal

Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family

THE SENSATIONAL NEW ROYAL BIOGRAPHY FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHER, TOM BOWER

'Juicy... A Bower news bomb is always something of a publishing event' Tina Brown, Observer

'Explosive' - The Times

'A fascinating read' - Evening Standard

'Sensational... A brutal, forensic takedown of the House of Sussex at its most fragile moment yet' The Daily Beast, The Royalist Podcast with Tom Sykes

'The Royal Family's vulnerability was exposed... Treachery in the family was rarely rewarded - as Harry and Meghan realised. The Palace chose silence as its only option... Few could anticipate the endgame.'

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.

'Tom Bower is the Inspector Morse of investigative biographers, a fluent, phlegmatic story-teller and a master of intricacies.' Sunday Times

©2026 Tom Bower (P)2026 Bonnier Books UK

A friend in need, is a friend indeed; not these two.

Betrayal is a very suitable title. A story about how they came to be in the situation they are in at the moment. One had world fame and was not swimming in money. The other had neither fame nor fortune, but was in a desperate persuit of both. They are "living" her dream not Hs dream. H is not cut out for this kind of life, he does not have a entrepreneurial bone in his body; and nor does MM. They are so out of depth in their demand for content and control. It is a duo that will cheat, lie and bully their way forward in life. What they have produced so far is not very interesting. It might be if they did not take themselves so serious and make content that includes behind the scenes, and bloopers. Its a good read. I highley recommend it.

Worth a credit!

Enjoyed it! Its a compelling and unflinching piece of investigative journalism that pulls back the curtain on power, influence, and personal ambition at the highest levels. Known for his forensic approach, Bower delivers a narrative that is both detailed and provocative, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.

What makes Betrayal particularly effective is its depth of research. Prevalent in all his books. Bower constructs a portrait that feels meticulously assembled, drawing on a wide range of sources to build a story that is as much about perception as it is about reality. It includes a lot more detail on existing claims and allegations and some new ones. (not sure what the previous review is talking about...)

At its core, Betrayal explores the theme of trust—how it is built, manipulated, and ultimately broken. It invites the reader to question not only the individuals at the center of the story but also the broader systems that shape public perception.

Overall, Betrayal is an engaging and thought-provoking read. If you enjoy investigative biographies that challenge the surface narrative and offer a more critical lens, this book delivers with confidence and intensity.

Well done Tom! Harry really needs to grow up and Megan is frightening!

Well researched and recorded for the record of the dreadful pair.

This is an excellent record for history of how archetypal villains in books are based on real life people. The measure at which they will stoop to harm or try to destroy others for their own gain as ever back fires.
Instead they completely expose their own jealousy and treachery to the world.
Thank you Tom.
Lest we forget.
In my opinion.

There’s no ground braking revelations in this book. Not worth the hype

I had high expectations for this book because of all the hype before it came out. After reading it, I wouldn’t recommend it—it doesn’t really say anything new. It’s basically just a recap of what Harry and Meghan have been up to over the past few years.

The narrator is also pretty bad, just very monotonous. It’s annoying that whenever he quotes Harry or Meghan, he does so in a mocking voice.

This book doesn’t offer any new details about:
• Meghan’s actual chronological age
• What really happened during the births of their children, or the surrogacy rumors

There’s nothing new here. Don’t waste your credit