Prince William finally responded to racism claims that surfaced from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s sit-down interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
The Duke of Cambridge told a reporter on Thursday as he and wife Kate Middleton stepped out for the first time following the interview with Oprah, “We are very much not a racist family.”
He was also asked if he had spoken to Harry yet and he responded, “No, I haven’t spoken to him yet, but I will do.”
Based on the interview, Meghan mentioned that there were conversations regarding how dark their son, Archie’s, skin would be when he’s born. This was actually raised by a member of the royal family.
Oprah asked Harry about it, specifically the person behind the racist comment but he said, “That conversation I’m never going to share. It was awkward. I was a bit shocked.” Though he did confirm it wasn’t his grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Meanwhile, the Buckingham Palace on behalf of the queen addressed the issues raised during the couple’s interview. The statement said, “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. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”
Oprah also asked Harry regarding his relationship with his brother. He answered, “The relationship is space. Time heals all things, hopefully. I love William to bits. He’s my brother. We’ve been through hell together. But we are on different paths.”
Meghan also talked about Kate during the interview, specifically about reports that she made Kate cry before her wedding on May 2018. According to the Duchess of Sussex, it was the other way around. Her sister-in-law made her cry. She explained, “And I don’t say that to be disparaging to anyone, because it was a really hard week of the wedding, and she was upset about something. But she owned it, and she apologized and she brought me flowers and a note apologizing.”
Moreover, Meghan added that Kate is a good person. She shared, “If you love me, you don’t have to hate her. And if you love her, you don’t have to hate me.”
