Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey was certainly unprecedented – but it was also Prince William’s recent response.
In the interview, Markle, 39, and Harry, 36, made allegations of racism against the royal family and the Institution in general, notably claiming that there were “conversations and concerns” about the color of their unborn son’s skin.
Harry later clarified that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were not the only ones to make such comments, leaving many wondering whether it was the heirs to the throne, Prince Charles or William, who raised such “concerns”.
Shortly after the interview aired, Buckingham Palace issued a statement, calling the allegations “worrying”, but then William, 38, followed up on a personal response.
On Thursday, the king was confronted by reporters during a visit to an East London school, where he assured that the royal family “is not a racist family” and noted that he had not yet spoken to Harry, but planned to do so.
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Royalty expert Katie Nicholl paid special attention to the prince’s response, saying it was unusual for William to have answered the question so casually, because UK reporters don’t usually shout questions to royalty during these appointments.
Prince William, of course, responded to the accusations of racism made against the royal family by his brother, Prince Harry. (Getty Images)
“It was very unusual for Prince William to respond. I mean, Prince Charles was engaged earlier this week, and a member of the press shouted …[and] Prince Charles did not comment – [but] William said, “she told” Entertainment Tonight “.” He answered not once, but twice. I think this is very revealing of his mood at the moment. “
In addition, she added that William is known for being “a consummate professional when it comes to being engaged”.
“He has been doing this for a long time and I think he was probably very prepared for a question,” said Nicholl. “His response was very direct, very quick, very improvised.”
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Royals like William often do not give rehearsed comments and responses.
“The fact that he answered two questions was really, really unusual. I think it’s highly significant,” explained the expert, noting that sources close to the prince told her that he is “beyond furious. [Meghan and Harry’s] interview.”
Nicholl added, “I think he wanted a chance to say something.”
William felt “that he must defend his family,” said the expert.
William’s impromptu responses to the press are very “unusual”, according to royal expert Katie Nicholl.
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During the interview, Harry noticed that there was “space” between him and William and suggested that there were feuds with the family in general. He added that he hopes to fix his broken relationships over time.
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“I think everyone expects the brothers to be able to heal this rift, of course it is deep. I think it talks a lot that William hasn’t picked up the phone to call his brother yet. I think he clearly needed a cool break,” said Nicholl . “… I think the feeling is that time is a healer. This is something that Harry himself said.”
The brothers are likely to meet on July 1 for the inauguration of a statue of their late mother, Princess Diana, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace.
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“[Diana] he said he always wanted his boys to be close, and I think people saw an unbreakable bond between these boys, “said the expert.” Things have started to fall apart, the relationship is clearly under tension, but I hope that behind closed doors it can start to heal. “