Omid Scobie, who is often referred to as Meghan Markle’s mouthpiece for his favourable coverage of the Sussexes, has written his third royal book. But instead of being a bombshell tell-all biography, the journalist’s latest work is a romantic fiction about a Buckingham Palace press officer.
Today, it was announced that Sphere Fiction has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to the book, titled Royal Spin. Scobie has co-authored the book with US young adult fiction author Robin Benway. The book, due to be released at the start of 2026, has already been snapped up by Universal Television, which is developing a series based on the text.
Scobie will work as a writer, co-creator and executive producer alongside showrunner Emily Fox. Benway will also serve as executive producer.
Former Sphere Commissioning Editor Rebecca Roy acquired the book from Meredith Miller at United Talent Agency, which represents Scobie, in a six-figure deal.
The publishers describe the book as a “fun, fish-out-of-water romantic workplace Comedy” about an American woman, Lauren Morgan, who quits her job at the White House for one at Buckingham Palace.
The protagonist soon finds herself embroiled in office politics, scandals and a love triangle.
Elisha Lundin, Senior Commissioning Editor at Sphere Fiction, said: “Royal Spin is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic comedy with irresistible charm, witty banter, and a backstage pass to the inner workings of the palace.
“With a fish-out-of-water heroine, a scandal-prone royal institution, and enough intrigue to keep readers hooked, Scobie and Benway deliver a fresh, playful take on love and scandal in the most high-profile of settings.
“I can’t wait for readers to dive into this royally entertaining romance.’
North American rights were sold to Liz Stein, VP and Executive Editor at William Morrow.
Scobie’s debut title, Finding Freedom, was an instant Number One Sunday Times bestseller, as it charted Harry and Meghan’s life in the Royal Family.
Authors Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote damning allegations against the Firm and senior courtiers, painting a critical picture of the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Despite Harry and Meghan initially stating they did not contribute to the book, the Duchess later admitted in court that she had authorised her PR chief to brief the authors.
Scobie’s second book, Endgame, was equally as scandalous as he describes a Royal Family ‘in crisis’.
The Dutch edition of the book names two royals who allegedly discussed the skin colour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s unborn baby – the bombshell claim made in Harry and Meghan’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.
Scobie said the Dutch publishers had mistakenly published an earlier draft of the book – a claim publisher Xander Uitgevers rejected.