Edward, Earl of Wessex, is considering legal action against Meghan Markle for libel after she made a claim in her book "The Bench" that his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, had made a remark about the skin color of her son Archie.
In the book, Markle writes that Sophie had said to her, "I hope your child is born with a nice tan." This remark has been interpreted by some as suggesting that Sophie was concerned that Archie would not be white enough.
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Edward has denied that Sophie ever made such a remark, and his lawyers have reportedly sent a letter to Markle's publisher demanding a retraction. If Markle does not retract the remark, Edward is said to be considering suing her for libel.
Libel is a legal term that refers to the publication of a false statement that damages someone's reputation. In order to win a libel case, the person who is suing must prove that the statement was false, that it was published to a third party, and that it caused them damage.
It is unclear whether Markle's book would meet the legal definition of libel. The statement about Sophie's remark is a subjective one, and it is possible that a court would find that it was not false. Additionally, it is not clear whether the statement caused Markle any damage.
However, Edward's decision to send a letter to Markle's publisher suggests that he is serious about pursuing legal action. If Markle does not retract the remark, it is possible that she will face a libel lawsuit.