Harry and Meghan: ‘Racism’ forced us to leave Royal Family and the UK

In a bombshell interview with American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have claimed “racism” was a “large part” of the reason they abandoned the royal family and the UK.

In one of the more serious accusations the couple made on the show – aired on the US network CBS on Sunday (March 07) – Meghan Markle, the American wife of the former Prince Harry, claimed that an unidentified member of the royal family made comments about how dark Archie, their son, would turn out to be.

Asked by Winfrey if there were concerns that Archie would turn out to be “too brown” and if that would constitute a problem, Meghan replied diplomatically: “If that is the assumption you are making, that is a pretty safe one”.

When pressed by Winfrey to reveal the identity of the racist member of the royal family, both Meghan and Harry refused to disclose any information.

Meghan told Winfrey disclosure would prove “very damaging” to the individual concerned, while Harry curtly replied: “That conversation, I am never going to share”.

Suicidal thoughts 

In another incendiary revelation, Meghan said she considered suicide as the pressure within the palace steadily built up and she did not receive any emotional or psychological support.

“I just didn’t want to be alive anymore”, an emotional Meghan told Winfrey.  

Broken relationships 

For his part, Harry revealed that his relationship with his father – Charles, the Prince of Wales – has practically broken down as the latter no longer takes the estranged former prince’s calls.

Harry added he feels “really let down” by the Prince of Wales and described his father and brother (Prince William) as being “trapped within the system” of the royal family.   

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Harry and Meghan renounced their royal titles in January 2020 and formally stepped down from all their royal duties two months later.

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They now live in California (USA) and are no longer financially supported by the royal family.

Media reaction

While the tabloid press has predictably attacked Harry and Meghan for their revelations, the state broadcaster BBC has taken a softer tone by acknowledging – albeit grudgingly – the validity of some of their grievances.

BBC Royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, described the interview as “devastating” in so far as it has “revealed” the “terrible strains” inside the palace and painted a picture of “unfeeling individuals” lost in an “uncaring institution”.  

Political fallout 

So far Labor Party leader, Keir Starmer, has been the most sympathetic to the estranged former royal couple by saying that Meghan’s allegations about racism and lack of mental health support should be treated “very seriously”.

However, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has refused to comment by conveniently claiming all the allegations and accusations are a “matter for the palace”.

Johnson even denies having watched the interview.

Buckingham Palace has not reacted to the interview and probably never will. But there is no denying the reputational damage that has been inflicted on the royal family.

Harry and Meghan have painted a picture of an insular, out-dated and uncaring institution and by doing so they have presented the palace with yet another irresoluble scandal.

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