UPDATE: Royal Family Releases An Official Statement — Says They Are ‘Saddened’ By Claims In Meghan And Harry‘s Interview
This Tuesday, Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of Queen Elizabeth following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.”
The statement concluded with,
“Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much loved family members.”
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During the Sunday night interview, Meghan and Harry revealed that there had been “concerns and conversations” within the royal family about how dark her son Archie’s skin would be. While speaking on the topic of race, the pair also accused the royal family of not doing more to defend Meghan amid racist attacks from the press, and that the pressure and lack of support resulted in her experiencing suicidal thoughts while she was pregnant.
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