Everything you need to know about the interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
An exclusive interview with Meghan and Harry carried out by Oprah Winfrey will be publicly broadcast this Sunday, March 7, 2021 by the American channel CBS. In view of the two extracts already unveiled, these 90 minutes of "intimate conversation" may seem very long to the British royal family.
They were thought to have ignored the media coverage of their relationship. And yet, here they are in a trailer worthy of a new season of the Netflix series "The Crown". Two well-chosen excerpts from an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey have already been released, pending the broadcast of the full exchange scheduled for Sunday, March 7 on the US channel CBS. 90 minutes during which the presenter collected the confidences of Harry, the darling of the royal family of England and Meghan Markle, his presumed tyrannical wife, the former Hollywood actress held responsible for the chaos of the dynasty.
Towards a settlement of accounts?
The interview, recorded at the beginning of February, does not take into account the allegations of the British daily "The Times" which advances in a publication this week that Meghan Markle would have been the subject of a complaint for harassment while living at the palace of Kensington.
And yet, the American already knew she was threatened. Asked what she imagines the Royal Palace to think of her speeches, Meghan Markle replied to her interlocutor:
"I don't know how they could expect that after all this time we could just remain silent, if the Firm [the nickname given to the British Royal Family, Editor's note] is playing an active role in peddling lies about us. "
By exposing herself publicly - and with an open heart - Meghan Markle is reviving the media machine around her image. This potentially historic interview could just as easily justify the strained relationship between the royal family and the couple as it may bring revelations damaging to the crown and diplomatic relations.
CBS has already indicated that the discussion will cover all subjects: the couple's entry into royal life at their wedding, the motherhood of the Duchess of Sussex, the impact of public pressure on her personal life … But also their move to the United States and their new dreams for their family.
In a second excerpt, Harry evokes the harassment of the paparazzi towards his wife, the same one who cost the life of his mother, Diana, who died in 1997 in Paris. "You know, for me it's really a relief and a happiness to be sitting here, talking to you with my wife by my side, because I can't imagine what it must have been like for her [Diana, Editor's note] to go through all of this alone, during all these years, ”he explains.
Meghan Markle in the crosshairs
Since joining the royal family in 2016, Meghan Markle has come under constant criticism. He is criticized for his style, more daring than that of his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, the fact of having chosen to leave Kensington Palace for that of Windsor, or even his choice to have refused the presence of the media during the baptism of his son, Archie. She is described as selfish, manipulative, even angry, difficult to submit to the protocol imposed by Buckingham.
Faced with a neat Kate Middleton from the English bourgeoisie, the mixed-race child of the American middle class has failed to shake up the frozen codes of royalty. Each of his actions seems to disturb the established order and is likely to be reprimandable.
For once, it will be noted with interest that all the details of this interview are important. First, the setting: the peaceful lush garden of Meghan and Harry's new home in Montecito, a setting conducive to confidences. Then the image of Meghan Markle. A peaceful-looking woman, hand on her round stomach, days after announcing her second pregnancy. Then, her gaze, surrounded by black pencil, the ultimate provocation that contrasts with the natural makeup imposed on her by her status as Duchess.
Finally, her long black silk dress by Giorgio Armani, a loose piece of clothing at $ 4,700 accessorized with Aquazzuro suede pumps, a Pippa Small necklace, Birks blue topaz earrings and a Cartier bracelet in diamonds once owned by Princess Diana. The whole outfit, estimated at 32,000 euros, puts fuel on the fire. In the past, the media Hushhush.com estimated Meghan's wardrobe at 840,000 euros. The colossal sum had shocked public opinion reflecting the image of a duchess disconnected from the realities facing the English.
Their American "Megxit"
Tired of struggling against a hostile climate, Meghan and Harry announced to Queen Elizabeth II last year their wish to break with their public commitments and permanently relinquish their official titles.
By going into exile in the United States with their son, Archie, the couple relieved with relief the protocol constraints imposed on them by the crown. And affirmed its desire to distance itself from the harmful harassment of the media. Away from the spotlight, the Duke and Duchess had then settled in the utmost discretion - and in the midst of a health crisis - in a Californian villa. Finally free, relations with the royal family had not improved. And this first recorded interview since their move across the Atlantic proves that this chapter is far from over.
Determined to mark their independence, Meghan and Harry had asserted their desire to provide for their material needs alone. After this interview, they may not have any other choice before
