Meghan and Harry: who is targeted in the interview with Oprah Winfrey?
HARRY AND MEGHAN. Meghan and Harry have delivered like never before in a shock interview with Oprah Winfrey. A shattering outing during which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused the British crown of racism against their little boy Archie.
The interview has gone like a bomb since it aired on CBS. Broadcast this Monday on TMC, Meghan and Harry's interview with Ophah Winfrey was an opportunity for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, now settled in Los Angeles, to settle accounts with the British crown, accused of having harassed and denigrated the American actress. The latter, pregnant with a baby girl, accused the royal family of racism towards her baby boy, Archie, because of his supposed skin color while Harry's partner was still pregnant. This exchange with Oprah Winfrey, one of the most famous interviewers in the United States, has lifted the veil behind the scenes in Buckingham Palace, whose members are singled out for having isolated Meghan Markle, prone to thoughts suicidal. The couple also spoke about the behavior of Kate and William, as well as Prince Charles. Here are the strong statements to remember from this sensational outing, which should permanently shake the royal family.
Meghan Markle accuses the royal family of racism
Meghan Markle delivered her feeling: the royal family did not want their son Archie to enjoy the title of "prince", given his origins. The actress assures that members of the family have "had conversations about the color of the skin" of their child, worrying about "how dark it would be when it was born." Accusations of racism made without giving the slightest name or details of the people who could have held them. The actress insists on "the refusal of the institution to grant Archie the same protection and the titles of nobility as the other grandchildren", a decision contrary to protocol. The young parents explain that they were upset at the idea that their son "is not protected, and the idea that he is the first member of color in this family who does not have the same rights as other grandchildren. children ". If the couple did not clearly quote the person or people at the origin of the comments, Oprah Winfrey clarified, this Monday, March 8 on CBS, that it is neither the queen of the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Harry has asked the American talk show star to share the information if she gets the chance.
Meghan Markle opens up about her suicidal thoughts
Meghan Markle, obviously very affected, also insisted on the lack of support and the way in which, according to her, "The Firm" - one of the nicknames of the royal family - always acted to keep it away. The American actress has also let it be known that she had had suicidal thoughts. “I didn't want to be alive anymore. And it was a constant thought, very clear, real and scary,” she said, tears in her eyes. "It was only after I got married that everything started to really get worse, that I realized that not only was I unprotected, but that they were willing to lie to protect other family members." Already unloved by British tabloids, Meghan is no more supported by the royal family and, according to her, her relationship with the crown takes a turn when no one answers her cry for help. "I went to see the institution, and I said that I needed to go somewhere to get help. I said that I had never felt like this before (…) and I was told that I could not, that it would not be good for the institution, "she told the American presenter.
The actress' tears and narrative paint a gloomy portrayal of Buckingham. These revelations appear a few days after the palace opens an investigation to discover the reasons which pushed one of the closest advisers to the ex-duchess to file a complaint against her for intimidation.
Meghan Markle opens up about quarrel with Kate Middleton
Meghan is back on the rumor that she made her sister-in-law Kate Middleton cry at her wedding over a disagreement over the bridesmaids' dresses. The American denied and put things back in the right order, assuring: "The reverse has happened. I'm not saying this to disparage anyone, because it was a really tough week, and she was upset by something. But she admitted what had happened and apologized, she offered me flowers and sent me a letter asking for forgiveness ". First injured, Meghan explained that she had no resentment and called the Duchess of Cambridge a "good person".
Meghan Markle's message to Elizabeth II
Despite all the revelations-confessions, the wife of Prince Harry, however, wanted to send a message to the Sovereign Elizabeth II, to make her understand that she had nothing to reproach him with, quite the contrary. "There is the family, and then there are the people who run the institution, these are two separate things and it is important to be able to compartmentalize them because the queen, for example, has always been extraordinary with me", she declared.
Harry "disappointed" by his father, Prince Charles
Harry also spoke during this interview, showing his attachment to his wife and approving her approach. He did not hide the fact that their departure and their choice to live on the other side of the Atlantic was accelerated by their fear of having to endure the unspoken for years. Harry insisted on his fear that "history will repeat itself", in reference to the death of his mother. "I had three conversations with my grandmother, and two conversations with my dad before he stopped taking my calls. And then he said, 'Can you put this in writing?', he said, moved, saying "really disappointed" by the behavior of his family. "I was stuck in a system, as are my father and my brother too. And I have a lot of compassion for that", he however qualified. However, exchanges have resumed between the prince and his father, Harry assured "I will always love him" but recognizes that it will take time and work to improve relations.
Words for Prince Harry
The prince also reaffirmed the love he has for his brother although they are "on different paths". The only one Harry hasn't had the slightest reproach for is his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. "I have deep respect for her. She is my colonel in chief. She will remain so," he said. Prince Charles and his son Prince William were said to have been "saddened" by the behavior and messages of Harry and Meghan, regretting that they were unable to repair the wounds caused between the two camps, according to The Mirror.
Should we wait for a response from the royal family?
British media have assured that the Queen will not take the time to watch the couple's interview, which will not prevent her from being made aware of the confessions made by Meghan and Harry on American television. The timing is however well chosen by the couple. A few hours before the broadcast of the interview, Queen Elizabeth II spoke for Commonwealth Day, she also insisted on the importance of "selfless dedication and a sense of duty", some will see a message addressed to the younger prince and his wife. The presence of all the official members of the royal family alongside the queen, in tight rows, showed the strength of Buckingham's hard core in the face of potential criticism from the deserting couple.
A palace source told the Mirror: "There is a distinct feeling inside the camp that there must be a better way to solve the problems by coming together, rather than the nuclear decision which resulted in everything is discussed so publicly and for no reason. " However, another source assures us: “There will always be a willingness to mend relationships, even if they are broken enough, but first of all everyone has to take a step back and try to understand why it has come to this. "
No direct reaction from any member of the royal family has been reported in newspapers which speculate that the palace is more concerned with the state of health of the fragile Duke of Edinburgh days after a heart procedure. Others say they echoed the dismay the family felt when Harry and Meghan decided to hold the interview. The interview reminds some of the settling of scores against the backdrop of adultery between Lady Diana and Prince Charles, broadcast 25 years ago on the BBC.
Harry and Meghan are expecting a baby girl
More joyful news emerged from the interview, such as the announcement of the sex of the couple's second child. "To have a boy, then a girl ... what more could you ask for?" rejoiced Prince Harry, brimming with emotion. Meghan and Harry seem to fill and be content with simple happiness. "I am grateful. (...) We have our family and we are four" declared the duke, who will become a father for the second time this summer, of a little girl therefore. The couple took advantage of Valentine's Day to announce Meghan's pregnancy on social media. First through a photographer and longtime friend of the American actress, Misan Harriman. “Meg, I was there at your wedding to witness this love affair that was beginning, and my friend, I am honored to see it grow. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on this joyous news!” he posted on Twitter, accompanying his message with a photo of the couple. The black and white photo shows the lovers all smiles at the foot of a tree, Meghan's hand resting on her rounded belly. A spokesperson then shared the news with UK media saying: "We confirm that Archie is about to become a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to be expecting their second child."
The reaction of the royal family was not long in coming. In a statement, Buckingham Palace ensured the Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and the whole family were delighted to hear of a new baby. However, Queen Elizabeth II would have been warned only "shortly" before the public announcement organized by the couple, reports journalist Chris Ship. A way of acting that echoes Harry and Meghan's desire to emancipate themselves from the royal family. Installed in California after having given up their role of "senior" member, their departure and now the late announcement of the baby on the way testify to their desire to be independent of the royal cocoon. Prince Harry also explained in January 2020 that their shared life between the UK and the US "will raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with space to focus on the next chapter ". A chapter whose first lines could be those of the next birth.
Archie finally big brother
Nothing seems to be left to chance in the announcement of the Duchess's pregnancy, the couple decided to highlight the happiness that the news brings them but also to involve their first child, Archie, who "will be a big brother" . A role that the almost two-year-old boy almost took on last year before Meghan's second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in the summer of 2020. The couple had preferred to remain silent on the drama and s' was plunged in a deep but discreet sadness. Meghan did not lift the veil on this story until November, hoping to end the taboo surrounding miscarriages. She denounced in a text published in the New York Times, "despite the staggering common nature of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with unjustified shame and perpetuating a cycle of lonely mourning." The wait for their second seems like a snub to the tragedy experienced last year and a nice Valentine's Day gift.
"Diana", favorite in the race for names
While the predictions before already started, the announcement of sex narrows the field of possibilities. All the betting companies are going to reshuffle their cards. For many of them, Diana has the side, but the first name of the mother of princes Harry and William, is already worn by the daughter of the eldest: Charlotte, Elizabeth, Diana. Meghan's mother's first name, Doria, is also in the race. Emily, Marina, Willow or even Isabella, Alice and Emma were mentioned. The main question remains whether the couple will go for a traditional, modern name, or a mix of the two, like they did for their first child, Archie.
An English or American baby?
If the parents have announced that they are expecting their second child, they have remained stingy on the details. The Daily Mirror indicates that the child should be born in the United States, it would then be the first great-grandson of the queen to come into the world outside English soil. Because if Archie has dual Anglo-American nationality thanks to his mother, he was indeed born on British territory. A birth in the United States would be part of their desire to show their independence from the royal family, but wouldn't that be a point of no return? Harry and Meghan have not confirmed the information, so the more than delicate question remains unanswered. On the other hand, as they had done for Archie, the spouses should not ask for royal titles to be granted to their child who would still remain eighth, after his big brother, in the order of succession.
