The interview, which transpired on March 4th, was accessible to online guests for a fee of $20, and it featured Prince Harry making a series of fresh allegations against the Royal Family. These allegations included accusations that King Charles had traumatized him as a child by withholding hugs.
Maté, during a new episode of the "Diary of a CEO" podcast, confessed to feeling profoundly uncomfortable about the fact that the interview was placed behind a paywall. He mentioned that he had reservations all along about agreeing to the interview's setup.
The interview required individuals to purchase a copy of Harry's book to access it, and Maté found this arrangement unfair, given that millions had already bought the book. He believed that such a conversation should be freely accessible to the public, as it was essentially a meaningful dialogue. However, he admitted to agreeing to the format out of opportunism.
His subsequent regret stems from the negative media backlash he faced for participating in the interview, similar to Oprah's loss of respect after her interview with the Sussexes. The fallout from such involvements has been dubbed "being Markled." Maté's statement has cast a shadow on the possibility of the Sussexes winning a Grammy award, as there is reluctance to bestow awards upon them amid the growing scandals.
Prince Harry's demeanor during the interview also came into question, with some speculating that he appeared to be under the influence, given his glassy-eyed appearance. Moreover, Maté's remark that he did not care about the Royal drama seemed to suggest that he believed "The Crown" to be an entirely accurate portrayal of historical events. This perception was surprising, as it implied a belief in the show's accuracy, even though many events depicted predated Prince Harry's birth.
This development comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced criticism for their engagement in September 2021 to promote Meghan's book "The Bench." It was revealed that they sought to prevent teachers and students from expressing negative opinions about a book reading at a school in New York in 2021.
