![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31575854.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-1813803586.jpg\")
\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31565936.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_1.jpg\")
<\/p>\nThe Prince and Princess of Wales put on a united front at last week\u2019s Royal Variety Performance, despite being rocked by harmful allegations in a controversial new royal biography. <\/p>\n
The couple, who were joined by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, were all smiles as they greeted fellow guests at the star-studded event at London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall. <\/p>\n
But their dignified appearance came amid a truly tumultuous week for the royal family \u2013 and for Kate in particular \u2013 following the publication of author Omid Scobie\u2019s explosive new book, Endgame<\/i>. <\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Duchess Sophie is effortlessly elegant on crucial solo royal tour of Colombia<\/p>\n
As well as claims of escalating tensions between Prince William and King Charles, owing to an alleged \u201cerror\u201d the Dutch edition of Endgame sensationally revealed the names of two senior royals implicated in the alleged race scandal surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\u2019s son, Archie. <\/p>\n
And while the mainstream British media initially refrained from naming the royals in question, TalkTV host Piers Morgan sensationally revealed that it was King Charles and the Princess of Wales who \u2013 according to Scobie \u2013 speculated on Prince Archie\u2019s skin colour ahead of his birth. <\/p>\n
According to former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, Kate and William\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d approach is the best way to deal with the scandal. <\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31575878.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-1813806467.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are carrying on with their work, refusing to be drawn into a public spat about such vicious allegations,\u201d she told OK<\/i>!. \u201cI thought Kate looked fabulous \u2013 head held high and determined \u2013 despite the furore and the questions being fired at them as they got out of the car. <\/p>\n
\u201cWilliam seemed a touch more protective than usual, holding her hand and guiding her in.\u201d <\/p>\n
Kate, who oozed elegance in a teal gown by British brand Safiyaa, looked relaxed as she and her husband enjoyed the 95th Royal Variety Performance, which was hosted by Bradley Walsh and included performances from pop icon Cher, boy band McFly and Ted Lasso<\/i> star, Hannah Waddingham. <\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31575918.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-1823401335.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
But the biggest round of applause was reserved for Kate and William, who received a standing ovation from the adoring crowd. According to body language expert Judi James, the couple got things just right. <\/p>\n
\u201cTheir red carpet appearance following the claims and slurs from the Scobie book looked like a deliberate masterclass in what a genuine royal power couple should look like,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cKate and William\u2019s eye contact was intimate and formed a tie-sign that they both seemed to understand. It was a rare reveal in terms of the couple\u2019s mutual affection, bonding and support \u2013 but a very telling one in the face of the current claims.\u201d<\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31569124.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_js318278652jpeg.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Despite speculation that Buckingham Palace is considering legal action in light of Scobie\u2019s allegations, royal expert Jennie claims Kate and William\u2019s decision to stay silent on the matter is the best course of action.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the tactics deployed by William and Kate, and by the King and Queen Camilla, have been highly effective and dignified,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcept for William\u2019s one comment to a reporter that \u2018we are very much not a racist family\u2019 [following Meghan and Harry\u2019s Oprah interview in 2021], every attack and accusation fired at them has been met by silence \u2013 and a pointed determination to carry on with their work.\u201d <\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31572534.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_SDC_MDG_CHP_59272JPG.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
In light of Endgame<\/i>\u2019s allegations, a royal source told OK<\/i>! that the Prince of Wales has now had enough of his brother, Prince Harry, and is looking ahead at a monarchy without the involvement of him or Meghan. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s obvious that the information included in the book has come from a very good source close to the Sussexes,\u201d the source said. \u201cThere was a slight glimmer of hope that relations could have been repaired before the release of the book, at least on a surface level. <\/p>\n
"But that\u2019s no longer the case and there\u2019s certainly no going back for the brothers now. William is very much under the impression that once the media hype has died down surrounding the latest book, there isn\u2019t much more to be said and it will be business as usual \u2013 without the Sussexes. He\u2019s already busy planning ahead and doesn\u2019t see a future for the Sussexes in the royal family.\u201d <\/p>\n
![](\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/incoming\/article31576064.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-1824157739jpgChar.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
King Charles was also hard at work this week and touched down in Dubai on Thursday to attend the COP28 summit. Asked how he was feeling by Nigeria\u2019s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Charles appeared to brush off the royal racism row, replying, \u201cI\u2019m all right\u2026 just about,\u201d before adding, \u201cHaving had a rather ancient birthday recently, recovering from the shock of that.\u201d <\/p>\n
The King called for urgent action on the climate crisis, as he told the crowd, \u201cIn 2050, our grandchildren won\u2019t be asking what we said, they will be living with the consequences of what we did or didn\u2019t do.\u201d <\/p>\n
Like Kate and William, King Charles seems to be doing what the royals do best in times of crisis, keeping calm and carrying on.<\/p>\n