Gogglebox: Jenny reacts to Meghan Markle interview
During the interview, Meghan suggested a link between the decisions not to make Archie a prince, or provide guarantee him full security, and “concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be”. However royal insiders insist the decision was made in line with protocol and Harry would have been aware of this.
Ms Winfrey’s incendiary two-hour interview with the Sussexes’ was first broadcast on CBS in the United States on Sunday.
It then aired the following day on ITV in the UK attracting an audience of 11.1 million.
During the interview, Meghan expressed shock at the “idea of the first member of colour in this family not being titled in the same way that other grandchildren would be”.
The Duchess added: “It’s not their right to take away.”
“There was genuine upset within Buckingham Palace about the interview” (Image: GETTY)
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Asked by Ms Winfrey whether she believed this was connected to race Meghan replied: “In those months when I was pregnant, all around this same time, we [had] the conversation of he won’t be given security, he’s not going to be given a title.
“And, also, concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born.”
Despite Meghan’s claim many of the Queen’s other great-grandchildren, including Princess’ Eugenie’s son who was born last month, have not been given…