Controversial royal biographer Omid Scobie is set to have an upcoming novel adapted for TV, Universal Television has announced.

Scobie, who co-authored “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family”, said he was “beyond excited” that his yet-to-be-released fiction book “Royal Spin” had been snapped up by studios in a statement on social media.

The 43-year-old author co-wrote Royal Spin alongside young adult writer Robin Benway – and its rights buyout follows a multi-studio bidding war.

Both the book and its TV adaptation are slated to revolve around an American press officer drafted into Buckingham Palace “with the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals” – a plotline likely to raise eyebrows given its co-author.

A blurb for the story reads: “Young American politico Lauren O’Connell is plucked from the White House to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and help end the Royal Family’s streak of bad press.

“But in an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol, change isn’t easy – or welcome.

“It turns out the Royal Household can be just as messy and confusing as Capitol Hill.

“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.”

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