Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth says saddened by Harry and Meghan’s experiences

cde.news desk 9 March 2021, 20:20 · 1 min read

epa09023605 (FILE) - Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after a photocall after announcing their engagement in the Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace in London, Britain, 27 November 2017 (reissued 19 February 2021). Buckingham Palace announced on 19 February that Harry and Meghan have confirmed to Queen Elizabeth II that they will not be returning as working members of the Royal Family. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL

LONDON (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth said on Tuesday the British royals were saddened by the challenging experiences of her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan and promised to privately address revelations about a racist remark about their son.

Meghan, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey aired on U.S. television on Sunday, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son Archie’s skin might be and ignoring her pleas for help while she considered suicide.

“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement issued on behalf of Elizabeth.

“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”