Interview with Oprah, Harry-Meghan Reveals Internal Heat Issues of the British Empire
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, recount the struggles of life in the royal family in a much-awaited interview with Oprah Winfrey, which airs at 8 p.m. Sunday.
This is the couple's first interview since announcing their separation from the royal family. This horrendous interview is expected to exacerbate the dispute between the couple and the British monarchy.
What did they reveal in the interview?
Relations with the royal family:
Meghan said the family and the person who ran the institution were separate. He said Queen Elizabeth was always "nice" to him, always making him feel welcome.
Oprah asks if she chooses “silent” or “silenced,” to which Meghan answers “the last one (silenced)”. She added that when the palace was ready to lie to protect the rest of the royal family, "they don't want to tell the truth to protect me and my husband."
Harry said his father, Prince Charles, stopped picking up his phone after he planned to quit royal life.
Her father and older brother, Prince William, were "trapped" in their roles and couldn't get out. Harry added he felt sorry for them.
Harry said his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, would be "very angry and sad" at the way he and Meghan were treated. He said Diana would have wanted them to be happy.
Prince Harry also revealed he was cut off financially in the first quarter of 2020, but received his mother's inheritance.
Harry says he has a strong relationship with the Queen. When his father picked up the phone again, his priority was to improve the relationship.
"My regret is believing them when they said I would be protected," said Meghan.
On racism:
Meghan expressed concern about how "dark" her son would become. He would not qualify for palace security because he was not a prince.
It was not disclosed who voiced concerns about the color of their son Archie's skin, but it was implied that it was a family member.
Harry said none of his family members had said anything about the racist articles targeting Meghan.
"It hurts," he said, as quoted by Deutsche Welle, Monday (8/3).
Mental health:
Meghan reveals the heavy pressure she was under made her contemplate suicide.
He told the court he needed help with mental health, but was not getting support.
“I just don't want to live anymore. And it's a very clear, real, and constantly terrifying thought. "
British Press:
Meghan denied reports she made her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, cry in preparation for her wedding. Oprah reads the headlines that show double standards in reporting on Kate and Meghan.
Personal life:
The couple is expecting their second child and revealed they will have a daughter this summer.
Harry said he "wouldn't have been able to" take a step back from the royal family without Meghan. Meghan is the solution.
"We are actually not only surviving but also growing," said Meghan.
"This is greater than any fairy tale you will ever read."
British royal reaction
Public interviews like this are unusual for the British monarchy, which has remained silent on a number of issues over the years. With Harry and Meghan's interview, there are fears that the image of the royal family could be tarnished.
Hours before the interview aired, Queen Elizabeth II, Harry's grandmother, delivered a televised address on Sunday. In her speech to commemorate Commonwealth Day, Queen Elizabeth discussed the importance of dedication to duty or duty.
"While last year's experience was different across the commonwealth, inspiring examples of courage, commitment and selfless dedication to the task have been demonstrated in every country and commonwealth region," he explained.
Services and duties were frequently discussed after Meghan and Harry stepped down from their roles as senior royals. In a statement last month, they said, “We can all live in service. Service is universal. "
Reports suggest the palace will only respond if the family member is attacked in interviews.
Postponed March 2020
The pair stepped down from royal duties in March 2020, complaining about how British tabloids treated Meghan. They cited what they called bullying and racist attitudes towards Meghan, who were biased.
They currently live in Montecito, California, next door to Oprah Winfrey.
Last month, Buckingham Palace announced the couple had officially left the royal family and were no longer working members of the British monarchy.
Last week, Buckingham Palace announced it was investigating allegations of Meghan bullying his staff members - in 2018 - forcing two of them to step down. However, critics accuse the British royals of maintaining double standards over Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew, whose serious allegations are not discussed in public.
