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Prince William and Duchess Kate visited a school in London on Thursday. There it was inevitable that the journalists present asked them for an answer to the interview that his brother Harry and his wife Meghan gave Oprah Winfrey on Monday night, Norwegian time.
The revelations from the interview made headlines in British newspapers and have attracted enormous international attention.
Among the statements that drew the most attention were allegations of racism among members of the royal family.
The couple did not mention who they were referring to, but noted that some family members had expressed concern about the dark skin of the couple’s son, Archie.
Incidentally, Sky News asked Prince William on Thursday about his reaction to these allegations. The prince’s response was brief but in cash.
“We are not a racist family at all,” he said.
Plans to talk to Harry
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan also gave a flattering insight into the inner life of the British royal family. In addition to the accusations of racism, they opened up about Meghan’s poor reception and challenging family relationships.
Meghan even said that for a time she struggled with suicidal thoughts, while Harry revealed a strained relationship with her father, Prince Charles, in which he was disappointed.
Prince William also said that he has not yet been able to speak to his brother in the wake of the interview.
“I haven’t talked to him yet, but I have plans to do so,” he said.
Buckingham Palace: – Take it seriously
On Tuesday, Buckingham Palace issued a statement regarding the interview.
In the short message, the castle makes it clear that the “race” statement will be taken seriously.
– The issues that were raised, especially the racial one, are worrying. Although some memories of the situations may vary, they are taken seriously and will be addressed within the family, the statement said.
The statement also states that the two are highly valued members of the royal family and that the entire family is saddened to hear how difficult the couple has been in recent years.
Racism both in the castle and in society
Despite the fact that several members of the royal family have now denied the accusations of racism, opinions are strong on social media, among commentators and the majority of the public.
Carina Wint is herself black, British and lives in Norway. She says on the NRK podcast “War and Peace” that she was not surprised by the accusation of racism.
Carina Wint is herself a black British woman who recognizes herself in what Meghan Markle claims to have experienced racism.
– There was nothing that surprised me with the revelations that came out in the interview. About how they had been treated. About racism. As a black Brit, this was not surprising.
– What surprised me the most was that Oprah was surprised. But it was sad because it could have been very different.
Do you think the British monarchy is racist?
– I think they reflect society. And from that perspective, I have to answer Y in the question. Most likely neither more nor less than it is in mainstream society, Wint tells NRK.
Wint believes that the British royal family can and must change.
– If it had been any other organization or institution, it would be said that there is definitely room for improvement. But sadly, they seem to be a bit disconnected or disconnected, Wint believes.
Listen to the War and Peace podcast on allegations of racism against the British royal family:
Prince Harry and Princess Meghan left the British royal family and settled in the United States. Now they tell talk show queen Oprah Winfrey that the castle was worried about the dark skin their children would be. Does that mean that the British royal family is racist?
