Dutch Edition of Controversial British Royal Family Book Pulled from Circulation in Netherlands

The latest book by British writer Omid Scobie, titled "Endgame" or "Eindstrijd" in Dutch, has been removed from stores in the Netherlands after a translation error reportedly exposed the identity of a royal family member involved in a controversy over Prince Harry and Meghan's first child.

Xander Uitgevers, the publisher in the Netherlands, announced on Tuesday that they are "temporarily withdrawing" the book from sale due to an error in the Dutch translation. They stated that the error is currently being rectified.

Reportedly, the Dutch translation unveiled the name of a royal family member who allegedly questioned the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan's son, Archie, before his birth, according to PA Media. In a March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duchess of Sussex disclosed that her husband, Harry, had informed her about concerns within the royal family regarding their baby's skin tone.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: King Charles III surveys the floral tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Buckingham Palace on September 09, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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There were multiple discussions and worries regarding the potential darkness of his skin when he was born, she revealed. Meghan declined to disclose who participated in these conversations, stating that it would be harmful to them.

Winfrey later stated that Harry had informed her that the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were not the ones who made the comments. Scobie's new book, which has been criticized by the British press, makes several claims about the Windsor family. While the English-language edition does not identify the royal who raised concerns about Archie's skin color, it implies that similar remarks were made by another person within the royal household, as reported by PA Media.

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Following the removal of the Dutch edition from shelves, Scobie informed local TV channel RTL Boulevard that none of the versions he has produced have included names.

The book is accessible in multiple languages. Unfortunately, I am unable to read Dutch, so I haven't seen the Dutch version myself. However, if there are any translation errors, I trust that the publisher will handle it," he stated.

CNN has contacted Scobie's agents, Buckingham Palace, and representatives of the Sussexes. Neither the royal household nor the Sussexes have officially responded to any claims made since Scobie's most recent book was published.

The US-based author previously co-wrote "Finding Freedom," a 2020 biography of the couple which covered them favorably.

CNNs Caitlin Danaher contributed to this report.