Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s biographer Omid Scobie unveils new show with royal spin

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The author of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s biography Finding Freedom has had his first fictional TV adaptation commissioned – and it has a striking royal connection. “Faced with never-ending culture clashes, displeased royal aides with intimidating titles, and risky new love interests, this fish out of water is determined to prove she’s got what it takes – and might even find herself in the process.” ‘Finding Freedom’ was released in 2020 following Harry and Meghan’s departure from the royal family. Scobie, Benway and Fox said in a statement: “No show or book has ever gone inside the frenzied world of the Buckingham Palace press office, and we can’t wait to throw Lauren – our young American protagonist fresh from the White House communications team – into the deep end of it.” Universal Television’s Executive Vice President of Drama Development Vivian Canon added: “Offering a fresh take that beautifully blends wit and romance, Royal Spin is a deeply entertaining exploration of the world’s enduring fascination with the royal family. We’re delighted to have landed the rights to this fascinating story and thrilled to be collaborating with Emily, Omid and Robin to bring it to life for TV audiences.” News of the show comes amid a particularly tumultuous time for the Sussexes, who have recently been subject to a barrage of negative publicity following Prince Harry’s decision to accept the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games.