The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital. Yet, as the tensions within the family are exposed to global scrutiny like never before, the task these courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a dark cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's controversial departure from royal life, William and Kate—equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and public relations—now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come. In fascinating and explosive detail, Valentine Low explores the previously unknown relationship between modern courtiers and the royal family. Low broke the story of claims of bullying of royal staff by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in an article for The Times in May 2021. The story was published a few days before the broadcast of Oprah with Meghan and Harry, an interview by Oprah Winfrey with Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. [3] In an interview with Amol Rajan for his documentary The Princes and the Press, Low denied that the story of bullying allegations had been leaked to him with the "tacit approval" of William, Prince of Wales, Harry's brother. [3] Later on Low elaborated further on the reason behind the report's publishing: "It wasn't my desire to get the story out before Oprah, or even the wishes of a sinister cabal of Palace plotters: it was the victims of the alleged bullying who wanted to have their story heard." [4] He later stated that they received "several strongly worded letters from their lawyers before we published - after we published we didn't hear a word from them. So that speaks volumes, too." [5]

Furthermore, a courtier's main job at all times while making decisions and recommendations is to consider the following: "Am I putting at risk the trust the nation places in Her Majesty?" but also, the relationships are complex and "the lines between service and friendship were often blurred." Speaking to Palace Confidential, the author, who penned Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, claimed that Samantha Cohen, who was a highly-regarded courtier, was treated 'harshly' by Harry and Meghan before they left the royal family and relocated to Montecito.a b Caroline Davies (29 November 2021). "Reporter denies William tacitly approved leak of Meghan bullying claims". The Guardian . Retrieved 26 September 2022. Alasdair Steven (3 September 2013). "Obituary: Alan Hamilton, former royal correspondent of the Times". The Scotsman . Retrieved 24 September 2022. Baywatch blonde Donna D'Errico, 55, bares cleavage in sultry Halloween look as she BLASTS 'women haters' adding they can 'kiss my a**'

Low also described the 'crushing' phrase that the Duchess used to one of her team and went into detail into what he believes really happened during the Tiaragate saga. From why King Charles III will be a different kind of monarch, to the reason for Prince Harry and Meghan’s unhappiness within the Firm, Tatler rounds up eight major revelations from the upcoming book. King Charles III is ‘a demanding boss’ Organising the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was "particularly stressful" with rows about scheduling, announcements, the gospel choir and the tiara, Mr Low wrote. The Queen’s courtiers banned “coloured immigrants or foreigners” from serving in clerical roles in the royal household until at least the late 1960s, according to newly discovered documents that will reignite the debate over the British royal family and race. Robert De Niro loses his cool in court after being asked if he urinated while on the phone to his ex-assistant and called her a bi**hMeghan has more death threats than all members of the British Royal Family combined. Her children have public death threats. Prince Harry refused to meet with William to discuss the Sussexes’ poor relationship with the other royals because he was “concerned” that the attempt at bridge building would be leaked to the press, it is claimed by Mr Low. It was then that he tried to arrange a meeting, it claimed in the book ‘Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind The Crown’. An argument broke out about arrangements to try on the Queen’s tiara, which led to Harry being summoned to see the monarch.