The Queen 'to have talks with Harry and Meghan' following bombshell Oprah interview
The Queen is reportedly taking charge of the consequences that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shock Oprah Winfrey interview has had on the Royal Family.
- Insiders say the Queen is taking personal charge of the impact of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.
- This follows the Queen’s official response to the interview. Her statement said 'the whole family is saddened' to hear of Meghan's struggles within royal life.
- Meghan alleged that racist comments, about baby Archie's skin, were made by an unnamed royal - but Oprah has confirmed were not made by The Queen or Prince Philip
- This royal news comes after Prince William responded to Harry and Meghan interview claims to say the Royal Family are ‘very much not racist’
The bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview, which aired in the UK this week, saw Harry and Meghan reveal allegations of the lack of mental health support within The Firm and speak of the media storm they faced in the royal spotlight.
The interview also saw the couple talk about how Archie was not given a royal title and how stepping down from the royal family meant they lost their security protection and financial support.
Meghan also alleged that a member of the royal family had expressed 'concern' about 'how dark' baby Archie's skin was going to be, before he was born.
“In those months when I was pregnant, we had in tandem the conversations of him not being given security or a title, and also concerns about how dark his skin might be when he’s born," Meghan, who is now pregnant with a baby girl, said.
A royal insider has now told the Daily Mail that the Queen is taking personal charge of the fallout from the interview. She has instructed royal staff to not talk about the interview publicly, as she wishes to deal with it privately.
The insider reportedly said the Queen is arranging a phone call with the couple in LA to talk and deal with their claims.
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
The source said, "It is difficult to underestimate how shell-shocked everyone is by what has happened people are literally reeling from what has happened and some staff would dearly love to publicly rebut some of what has been said about them."
They continued, "But the Queen has taken a very measured, sensible approach. She is leading by example. This is a matter for her and the family to deal with."
Following the interview, the Queen released an official statement saying, ‘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 Queen also said, ‘Harry, Meghan, and Archie will always be much-loved family members.’
Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Lifestyle team and has recently earned her Gold Standard Diploma in Journalism from the NCTJ. She has a background in design, having studied Illustration at Plymouth University but has taken a leap into the world of journalism after always having a passion for writing. She currently writes pieces on beauty, fashion, and entertainment for Goodto.com and My Imperfect Life.
-
Princess Diana could be about to spark Prince Harry and Prince William’s reconciliation, with adorable 'saved' childhood memory
The two princes shared an incredibly close bond growing up
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Princess Diana left the bulk of her fortune to sons Prince William and Prince Harry - but there’s one thing from her childhood they’ll never inherit and the real heir is surprising
Princess Diana's two sons inherited a lot of their mother's belongings when she died, but they're set to miss out on one very special item
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Harry’s Father’s Day plans with King Charles revealed as royal expert reminds public that he ‘really does love his father’
Royal fans are keen to know if Prince Harry will reach out to his father to celebrate the day
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Princess Lilibet has taken after grandmother Princess Diana with her new ‘favourite’ hobby, reveals Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex has shared some rare insight into life at home with her daughter
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet set to receive ‘special’ gift from Meghan Markle after her Nigeria trip
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned home to their young children yesterday - and they're in for a treat!
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet may not have joined their parents’ Nigeria trip, but Meghan Markle’s subtle tribute showed they were in their thoughts
There was a significant meaning behind Meghan's choice of outfit for her last day in the country
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will likely join Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their Nigeria trip next month for this poignant reason
The Sussex family have special ties to the country
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new family-friendly Netflix show mean we'll see more of Archie and Lilibet? We share everything we know
Royal fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the youngsters
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published