He also admitted to not having spoken to Harry since the interview. The remarks came during a visit by the Duke andDuchess of Cambridgeto School21 in East London to mark the return of students this week. A member of the press called out, “Sir, have you spoken to your brother since the interview?” “No, I haven’t spoken to him yet but I will do,” William replied. “And can you just let me know, is the royal family a racist family, sir?” the reporter asked. The duke, who was already walking away, turned and said over his shoulder, “We’re very much not a racist family.” The remarks followed Meghan and Harry’s claim that when the Duchess of Sussex was pregnant with Archie, concerns were raised within the royal family about the potential darkness of her baby’s skin color. Oprah later clarified that Harry wished to make clear that it was neitherQueen Elizabeth II orPrince Philipwho made these remarks. During the interview, Harry revealed that none of his family members reached out in the wake of the Sussexes’ departure to apologize for the lack of support for him and especially his wife in the years following their wedding. When Oprah asked whether it would make a difference to Harry if the royals acknowledged that the hurt he and Meghan went through is in fact because of race, he said, “It would make a huge difference.” He went on, “There’s a lot of people who have seen it for what it was… Like, it’s talked about across the world. Yet the very people that don’t want to see it, or can’t see it, choose not to see it.” The queen later released a statement that said, “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan. “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While 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.” Next up, Beyoncé posts sweet message of support for Meghan Markle.
