Buckingham Palace on Tuesday released its first statement since Prince Harry and Meghan’s shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey. In it, Queen Elizabeth says, “The whole family is saddened to learn how challenging the past few years have been for Harry and Meghan.”
“The issues raised, particularly those of race, are of concern,” the statement continued. “Although some memories may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be treated by the family in particular. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be very dear members of the family.”
Although the interview aired in the United States on Sunday, it was not broadcast until Monday night in Britain.
Meghan said in the interview that there were “several conversations” among the royal family about “how dark” their baby’s skin would be. Oprah confirmed to “CBS This Morning” that Harry said these conversations didn’t involve Queen Elizabeth or her husband, Prince Philip.
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