The interview between Prince Harry – Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey has just been broadcast in both the US and the UK, creating a big shock to the public and the British Royal Family itself.
In the past few days, Prince Harry and his wife, Hollywood actress Meghan Markle, have continuously covered the media when the duo decided to give an interview on American television, revealing many hidden corners of their private lives that have never been exposed. It all started with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with American “media mogul” Oprah Winfrey, which was recorded earlier and officially aired on CBS on the evening of March 7 (US time) and aired on ITV on March 8 (UK time).
This “blockbuster” interview quickly received attention from the international public, reaching more than 17 million views in the country of Chinese flags, not counting the number of international audiences, including the British public. Appearing in front of the camera, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took viewers from surprise to surprise when they personally revealed a series of facts that the public and the media have been curious about for a long time.
Conflict with sister-in-law Kate Middleton before the wedding
The relationship between the two British royal brides is not as tense as the media still reports
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Since Meghan Markle stepped into the palace, the relationship between the two royal brides has always been a topic of public interest. According to many information published by the press, Prince Harry’s wife and her sister-in-law, Princess Kate, are distant, cold, “with their faces but not with their hearts”. In particular, there are rumors that the former American actor made his sister-in-law cry because of the controversy over the bridesmaid outfit on the eve of Meghan – Harry’s fairy tale wedding in 2018.
In the interview, when Oprah Winfrey reiterated this story, Meghan Markle revealed that it was Kate who brought her to tears. Kate then sent flowers to her sister-in-law with an apology message and was ignored by Meghan. In the interview, the American star said Princess Kate was a good person and expressed annoyance when the media and the public fabricated stories about them confronting each other in the palace.
Meghan is forced to keep quiet about her private life
Meghan admitted to being forced by the royal family to keep her private life silent
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In the interview, Oprah Winfrey asked Meghan Markle: “Were you silent or forced to be silent?”, the former actress chose the latter. The mother of one added that she was asked not to make any comments when faced with questions related to her relationship with Prince Harry when the couple’s dating was announced. The Suits star said that her parents, friends, and relatives were all asked to keep quiet, she used to think she was being protected by the royal family without knowing that she was also gradually being controlled. Entering the royal marriage and starting to have serious problems with the media, Meghan realized: “They are not willing to tell the truth to protect me and my husband.” The beauty admitted that she regretted thinking that she would be protected by the royal family from negative and harsh information.
The secret wedding between Meghan and Prince Harry
Before the lavish wedding known to the world (pictured), Harry and Meghan had a private wedding for just 2 people
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The Duchess of Sussex revealed that she and Prince Harry secretly held a secret wedding just three days before the official wedding on May 19, 2018 was shown to the world. They exchanged their vows in their backyard in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. This private moment was captured and framed hanging in their California home.
Accusations of racism
Prince Archie’s skin color was once the subject of a stir in the palace
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One of the most shocking moments in the interview was when Meghan revealed that when she was pregnant with her first son, Archie, there were whispers about how dark-skinned the baby prince would be at birth. The former American actor revealed that although the public has been informed that she and Harry do not want their son to have a title, the truth is that the royal side is the one who makes that decision. This deprived their sons of their right to protection and other privileges.
Meghan is about to give birth to a daughter
The Sussexes are happy to welcome a new member
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A rare highlight in the conversation was when Prince Harry and his wife shared about their second child. The celebrity couple revealed that the baby in Meghan’s womb is a girl and excitedly said that the expected time is this summer. The Prince of England is very happy and satisfied when the small family is about to welcome a new member, the family has enough boys and girls and is well aware of the responsibility of a father. They plan not to have more children in the future and insist that having two children is enough.
Meghan once had suicidal thoughts
Meghan Markle once wanted to seek death but was lucky to overcome the mental shock
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Meghan Markle revealed that during the darkest of times, she intended to seek death. She confided in Oprah Winfrey: “I was very embarrassed to say this at the time, embarrassed to admit that bad thing to Harry. But if I don’t say it, maybe I’ll be real. I just don’t want to live anymore.” Aware of mental health problems, the former American star asked for help and advice from people in the palace but was refused. Respondents also stressed that it would not be good for the royal family for her to come and be treated at a residential facility. However, fortunately, the beauty is always cherished, cared for and held hands by her husband to overcome the crisis.
Harry was cut off from benefits, admitted to being trapped in royal life
Prince Harry and his wife are no longer financially supported by the royal family, and must be independent when it comes to money
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The British prince revealed that he had been cut off by his family from the first quarter of 2020, before the two decided to sign valuable contracts with many major companies, including Netflix and Spotify. The famous duo is now living thanks to the inheritance that Princess Diana left to Harry. “All I want is to have enough money to maintain security and keep my little family safe,” he said.
While Meghan clearly expressed his thoughts and freedoms in the royal family, Harry surprised by revealing in the interview that he also felt trapped in the structure of the institution. The British prince said of regal life: “I was trapped but didn’t realize it. I was stuck in a system just like the rest of the family, my father and my brother were also trapped. But they can’t leave and I feel sorry for that.”
Prince Charles and Harry became cold
Prince Charles and Prince Harry are no longer as close as they used to be, and his relationship with William has also become distant
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When it comes to leaving the royal family and living financially independently, Prince Harry mentioned that the relationship between him and his father, Prince Charles, has cooled and he has stopped receiving his son’s phones for a while. However, the two are now reviewing their relationship. Harry said of his father: “I was disappointed that he was going through something similar and understood what it was like to be in pain. Above all, Archie is his nephew.” The British prince continued: “Of course I have always loved him, but there has been a lot of trauma that has happened” and said that repairing the relationship with his powerful father is one of the top priorities. Harry admitted that his relationship with Prince William has also become distant, but he has always loved his brother and family and said that time will heal everything.
Relationship with Queen Elizabeth
Although she constantly makes statements against the British royal family, every time she mentions the queen, Meghan still maintains a respectful and loving attitude
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In the interview, both Meghan and Harry expressed their respect and gratitude to their grandmother for always supporting them from the time they got to know each other until they moved to North America. Last month, the former American actor also called the Queen of England when he heard that Prince Philip had to be hospitalized. Meghan shared warm memories with the head of the royal family when she first became a bride and admitted: “The Queen has always been great to me.”
