Harry & Meghan’s Bold Leap to California
It’s 36‑year‑old Prince Harry, 39‑year‑old Meghan and little Archie (22 months old) now call California home after stepping back from senior royal duties and leaving the UK last year.
Why the Move Made Sense
During a semi‑secret slice of their Oprah‑Winfrey interview, Harry spilled the truth about why they left the “old country.” He said the UK’s racial abuse towards Meghan – a bi‑racial star – was a huge factor.
- Harry insists the UK isn’t bigoted, but he hit out at tabloids for their perpetuated racism.
- In a CBS‑This‑Morning clip, Oprah asked, “Did you leave because of racism?” Harry replied, “It was a large part of it.”
- He described a dinner at a Sentebale fundraiser where a conversation turned to media and “biggeroted” vibes. He shook his head, “I don’t agree that the UK is bigoted; the tabloids are.”
Unveiling the “Skin‑Tone” Elephant
Meghan had to confront the fact that some royals had asked about Archie’s skin color before he was born. She recounted:
“One member of the family brought up concerns about how ‘dark’ Archie would look.”
She added, “They passed these conversations to Harry—I was never told who exactly.”
While excited to expose the injustice, Meghan would not name the alleged intruder. “Calling out a real person could damage them,” she said.
Harry’s Take on the Affair
Harry admitted, “I was SHOCKED by the conversations.” He promised never to specify the identity, echoing Meghan’s protection stance.
The Bottom Line
Through this story, the duo is shining a light on racism in the press and the uncomfortable expectations surrounding a child’s appearance. Their candidness has sparked a conversation on whether the “royal” label truly protects everyone under its banner.
